Senior Power Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Senior Power Systems Engineer is responsible for the planning, analysis, design, and implementation

of complex electrical power systems supporting mission-critical facilities, utility-scale infrastructure,

industrial facilities, and large commercial developments. This position specializes in medium- and high-

voltage power distribution, power generation, protection and controls, substations, and power system

studies.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on ("doer") 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. The engineer

collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams while providing technical leadership throughout all

phases of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Power Generation & Mission Critical Infrastructure

• 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.

Medium-Voltage Power System Design

• 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

• DC power equipment

• Perform service load calculations and equipment sizing in accordance with NEC, IEEE, NESC,

utility requirements, and project specifications.

Protection & Controls

• Develop protection schemes for medium- and high-voltage systems.

• Design relay protection, relay coordination, and protective device settings.

• Develop AC/DC control schematics and wiring diagrams.

• Design generator paralleling control systems.

• Develop PLC and automation control philosophies.

• Coordinate SCADA integration and utility interconnection requirements.

• Support commissioning and startup activities.

Power System Studies

Perform engineering studies including:

• Short Circuit

• Protective Device Coordination

• Arc Flash

• Load Flow

• Voltage Drop

• Motor Starting

• Harmonic Analysis

• Dynamic System Modeling

• Power Quality Studies

Utilize software such as:

• SKM

• ETAP

• EasyPower

• CYME

• AutoCAD Electrical

Provide engineering recommendations to improve:

• Reliability

• Resiliency

• Safety

• Redundancy

• Operational Performance

Substation & Utility Coordination

. Design medium- and high-voltage substations.

• Coordinate utility interconnections.

• Support projects involving substations exceeding 100 MW.

• Coordinate protection philosophies with utility providers.

• Develop utility coordination packages and technical studies.

• Grounding design.

Project Leadership

• 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

• Punch list support

• Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Ensure compliance with:

• NEC

• IEEE

• NFPA

• NESC

• Utility standards

• Client requirements

• Applicable codes and regulations

Maintain high standards for engineering quality, documentation, and QA/QC.

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Utility-Scale Power Generation (100 MW+)

• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

• Generator Paralleling Systems

• Gas Turbine Facilities

• Reciprocating Engine Generation

• Fuel Cell Systems

• Microgrids

• Substations

• Hyperscale Data Centers

• Industrial Manufacturing Facilities

• Hospitals

• Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Required 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

• Generation systems

• 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