Senior Power Systems Engineer

About the Role

The Senior Power Systems Engineer specializes in the planning, analysis, design, and implementation of complex electrical power systems for mission-critical facilities, utility-scale infrastructure, industrial facilities, and large commercial developments. This position focuses on medium- and high-voltage power distribution, power generation, protection and controls, substations, and power system studies. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with extensive experience designing and coordinating electrical infrastructure for data centers, utility interconnections, power plants, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), substations, and other mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical infrastructure supporting mission-critical facilities, including hyperscale data centers, industrial facilities, and utility-scale projects.
• Design medium- and high-voltage power generation systems utilizing reciprocating engines, gas turbines, fuel cells, renewable energy sources, and hybrid generation systems.
• Design and coordinate large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including utility-scale installations exceeding 10 MW.
• Design generator paralleling switchgear, synchronization systems, and associated control systems.
• Design and specify medium-voltage UPS systems and DC power distribution systems supporting critical facilities.
• Develop reliable power architectures for continuous-operation facilities requiring high system availability.
• Design low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Develop one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, grounding plans, equipment layouts, cable routing, and power distribution drawings.
• Specify and coordinate medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, generators, UPS systems, protective relays, and DC power equipment.
• Perform service load calculations and equipment sizing in accordance with NEC, IEEE, NESC, utility requirements, and project specifications.
• Develop protection schemes for medium- and high-voltage systems, including relay protection, coordination, and protective device settings.
• Design AC/DC control schematics and wiring diagrams, generator paralleling control systems, and PLC/automation control philosophies.
• Coordinate SCADA integration and utility interconnection requirements.
• Support commissioning and startup activities.
• Perform engineering studies including short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, load flow, voltage drop, motor starting, harmonic analysis, dynamic system modeling, and power quality studies using software such as SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, CYME, and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Provide engineering recommendations to improve reliability, resiliency, safety, redundancy, and operational performance.
• Design medium- and high-voltage substations and coordinate utility interconnections, including projects exceeding 100 MW.
• Coordinate protection philosophies with utility providers and develop utility coordination packages and technical studies.
• Lead and engineer complex electrical power projects from planning through construction.
• Prepare engineering reports, calculations, technical specifications, and construction documents.
• Perform site investigations and existing system evaluations.
• Provide construction administration including RFIs, shop drawing reviews, site observations, and punch list support.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, NESC, utility standards, client requirements, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Maintain high standards for engineering quality, documentation, and QA/QC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of experience designing electrical power systems.
• Extensive experience with medium-voltage power distribution, protection & controls, power system modeling and studies, utility coordination, switchgear, and generation systems.

Preferred Experience

• Power generation
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (10 MW+)
• Utility-scale substations (100 MW+)
• Generator paralleling controls
• SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, or Schweitzer relay systems
• SCADA
• PLC programming and integration
• Proposal development
• Business development
• Client presentations

Desired Characteristics

• Hands-on, execution-oriented engineer with a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Extensive experience designing electrical infrastructure for mission-critical facilities.
• Strong background in data centers, utility interconnections, power plants, BESS, and substations.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated technical leadership throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Extended hours and weekend work are sometimes required to meet deadlines.

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Experienced