Project Engineer - Industrial Power

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Engineer - Industrial Power with strong field experience to support the design, implementation, and commissioning of industrial power systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in both engineering offices and field environments and can bridge the gap between design intent and real-world execution.

Responsibilities

• Plan, support and/or coordinate major project requirements and specifications.
• Determine most effective means of accomplishing objectives, develop schedules for technical deliverables, conduct and coordinate related activities.
• Ensure that overall efforts are in concert with customer and Company requirements.
• Provide technical details, costs, and deliverables for sales proposals, while assisting project managers in technical reviews and discussions with customers and others.
• Create and deliver work plans, resource requirements, proposals, engineering estimates, and risk and opportunity analyses.
• Resolve complex technical issues both remotely and at customer sites domestically and internationally.
• Maintain close contact with customers and project participants to identify and resolve issues of mutual concern and to seek opportunities for additional business.
• Ensure timely contract completion, customer satisfaction and desired financial return.
• Perform electrical system integration utilizing IEC 61850 and other industrial communication protocols.
• Develop detailed engineering documentation including: Single Line Diagrams, Power System Studies (Arc Flash, Load Flow, Short Circuit, etc.), Network Diagrams, Protective Device Settings, and Substation Layouts.
• Travel Requirements: Role will require travel as necessary to achieve job responsibilities, up to 25-50% of the time.

Requirements

• Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant engineering experience in industrial power systems, switchgear, substation projects and technical project management.
• Active Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• Sound knowledge of electrical engineering tools such as: ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, AutoCAD, Smart Plant Electrical, etc.
• Direct experience configuring protective devices within industrial power systems – Relays/IEDs, electronic trip units, motor overloads, etc.
• Experience working with substation automation applications and electrical SCADA systems.
• Working knowledge of IEEE/ANSI, NEMA, NETA, API, and PIP standards.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, and other codes as applicable to power distribution equipment.
• Basic understanding of auxiliary systems including substation battery chargers and UPS systems.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of transformers, drives, motors, bus duct, power cables, and other electrical equipment associated with LV, MV, and HV power equipment up to 138kV.

Skills

• Ability to perform, per applicable codes and standards, cable sizing, conduit fill calculations, voltage drop calculations, panel board breakers sizing and layouts.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Up to 25-50% travel including domestic, international, and offshore.