Studies and Planning Design Engineer

About the role

ECI is seeking graduate electrical engineers to join our Planning and Studies team. If you are seeking a great opportunity and have an interest in power systems or working in renewable energy projects, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of electrical studies using tools such as PSS/e, PSLF, ASPEN Oneliner, Cape, PSCAD, and EMTP-RV
• Assisting with project conceptual development, design support, equipment selection, and plant operating issues post-completion
• Developing apparatus ratings and specifications for EHV/HV/MV/LV transformers, circuit breakers, switches, cables, switchgear, inverters, wind turbines, DC and AC auxiliary power systems, etc.
• Providing services to large and small utility and industrial clients, including transmission level load additions, long-range plans, generation interconnections, black start analysis, voltage unbalance/line transposition analysis, breaker TRV assessments, insulation coordination studies, etc.
• Working with a distribution planning group to support various planning needs

Requirements

• BSEE, MSEE degree from a university meeting Professional Engineering exam requirements
• Ability to prepare high-quality written engineering reports
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
• Experience with large-scale renewable energy projects (wind, solar, energy storage)
• Experience with transmission and distribution planning
• Experience with electrical system design and analysis

Skills

• Proficiency in PSS/e, PSLF, ASPEN Oneliner, Cape, PSCAD, and EMTP-RV
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing, and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience and education.

Schedule

Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing, and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement