Power Systems Study Engineer III

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

About the role

This position in DLB’s Mission Critical Department focuses primarily on hyperscale data centers and related mission critical facilities. The Power Systems Study Engineer III will collaborate with design staff to further develop power studies expertise and work as part of the Engineering Team to complete short circuit coordination and arc flash studies on a wide variety of mission critical projects. This role receives limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments, executing and assisting project leadership on projects of complex scope with independence or under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Guide and Direct Power Systems Studies (80%)
  • Independently perform Power System Studies for mission critical projects, including:
    • Equipment Evaluation: Assess the capabilities, ratings, and condition of equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, and capacitors to determine if they meet system requirements.
    • Load Flow Studies: Analyze current and future system load to ensure power delivery without overloading components.
    • Short Circuit Analysis: Evaluate potential fault conditions to determine the system's response and ensure that equipment ratings are not exceeded.
    • Protection Coordination: Study the settings of protective devices such as relays, circuit breakers, and fuses to ensure they coordinate correctly and provide optimal protection.
    • Arc Flash Analysis: Conduct studies to determine potential arc flash hazards, calculate incident energy, and recommend safety practices and protective equipment.
    • Transient Stability Analysis: Evaluate the power system's ability to maintain synchronism after large disturbances, such as faults or sudden changes in load, motor starting, etc.
  • Prepare incremental and final deliverables including breaker settings tables, TCC’s, arc flash labels, and final reports as required by the project scope.
  • Fluent in Power System Study software including one or more of the following: SKM Powertools, EasyPower, ETAP.
• Project Management & Reporting (20%)
  • Assist with proposal development including project scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Timely and effective management of project deliverables including personal workload forecasting and coordination.
  • Identify potential project scope changes and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
  • Perform QAQC peer reviews for projects where he or she is not the lead design engineer / power system study specialist.
  • Prepare project reports for internal and external stakeholders for projects in which he or she is involved.
• Technology, Digital Tools & AI-Enabled Efficiency
  • Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work output.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and demonstrate a continuous learning mindset, seeking out new technologies, skills, and methods that elevate individual and team performance.
  • Adapt to emerging technologies and evolving digital workflows, actively supporting the integration and adoption of innovative tools across the organization.
• Complete assigned tasks and deliverables on time and on budget.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years of electrical engineering experience.
• Intermediate-level knowledge of:
  • Electrical topologies associated with mission critical facilities.
  • The operation, types, and settings of protective devices like relays, circuit breakers, and fuses.
  • The ratings, capabilities, and conditions of various power system equipment.
  • Industry and safety standards related to power systems, especially concerning arc flash hazards and other safety-related matters.
  • The effects and requirements of connecting new generation or loads to existing systems.
• Skill in using power system simulation software such as ETAP, PSS/E, SKM, Easy Power, etc.
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management.
• Skilled at reviewing design drawings and equipment submittals.
• Skilled in performing code analysis including selection of equipment, wiring, etc. to meet code requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical codes.
• Ability to complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness, and resourcefulness in a distraction-free workspace.
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements.
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information).
• Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others.
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position.
• Frequently moving through office, facility, and other environments.
• On occasion, the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Travel / Relocation Requirements

• Up to 10% travel, which may include any or all 50 US states.
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option).
• Flex spending accounts (FSA).
• Dental and vision plans.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26.
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option.
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year.
• Company-paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage.
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance.
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $104,738 - $130,502.05 USD per year (Remote, United States).