Senior Project Engineer
About Us
At POWERX, we make power work. We deliver engineering, protection and control, commissioning, NETA field services, and compliance, supporting the full lifecycle of power infrastructure. With a multinational footprint across the United States and Canada, we bring technical depth and field-proven experience to every project. POWERX is built on four pillars, with our people as the foundation. Guided by our values, HEART, our people-first culture shapes how we show up for each other and for our clients because we believe the best work comes from people who feel valued and supported. That commitment to excellence has been recognized nationally, including Great Place to Work, Fortune Best Workplace in Construction, and Power Best Companies.
Overview
The POWERX Edge brand also offers a direct gateway for utilities services, including distribution engineering, P&C, SCADA validation, wiring, construction support & reliability. Elect, a POWERX Company, offers electrical & power-systems engineering, studies, utility & substation design serving NC, GA, VA & NY. All other services roll up under our main platform, POWERX, supporting the full lifecycle of power infrastructure.
Our Perks
- Competitive Pay
- Incentives for Certifications
- Referral Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, Basic Life/AD&D, and other ancillary products
- 401k program with a company match
- Performance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- PTO including Wellness Days and Paid Holidays
- And much more!
Job Summary
The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for executing high-level electrical engineering tasks to meet client specifications and project scopes. This role includes developing technical drawings, performing power system studies, and creating equipment specifications, while ensuring adherence to company standards and safety protocols. This role will work in accordance with company safety policies and ensure compliance with administrative and technical standards.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Create detailed electrical drawings for utility substations and industrial medium-voltage systems, including:
- One-line AC and DC elementary drawings
- Grounding drawings
- Electrical wiring diagrams
- Conduit and cable trench designs
- Conduit and cable schedules
- Develop specifications for electrical power equipment, such as power transformers, circuit breakers, reclosers, switches, and cables.
Analysis and Calculations
- Perform electrical power system studies (e.g., short circuit, load flow, and arc flash incident energy analyses) using specialized engineering software.
- Conduct complex engineering calculations related to power systems analysis and design.
- Develop protective device settings, subject to review by the project manager.
Project Support
- Review shop drawings to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Affiliate with project managers by reviewing the work of project engineers, technicians, designers, drafters, and interns.
- Seal electrical drawings, specifications, protective device settings, and reports as needed.
- Affiliate with electrical equipment testing activities, including relay testing, circuit breaker testing (LV/MV), and transformer testing.
Additional Responsibilities and Tasks
As required to support the organization's goals and adapt to evolving business needs.
Attributes/Abilities
- Must have a satisfactory background/MVR check.
- Must pass a pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and/or random drug test.
- Must have reliable transportation and possess a valid driver’s license.
- Basic understanding of electrical theory.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Comprehensive understanding of three-phase electrical power in high and medium voltage applications.
- Ability to independently complete projects and complex tasks with high accuracy.
- Proficiency with engineering software packages such as EasyPower, SKM, Synergee, and Milsoft.
- Expertise in AutoCAD.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a project team.
Experience And Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- Successful completion of the Engineering Principles and Practice Examination.
- Licensed Professional Engineer.
- 10+ years of experience in electrical power systems engineering.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
- Ability and willingness to work occasional overtime as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must wear appropriate and mandated PPE including arc-flash suit, safety glasses, hard hat, respirator, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, etc.
- Ability to walk, stand, climb, pull, push, sit, and work in a cramped or confined space.
- Potential low exposure to various conditions, including dirt, heat, fumes, smoke, water, noise, vibration, grease, oil, and dust.