Power Studies Engineer - SKM / Data Centers (SCCAF)

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:   

Our client, a leading employee-owned engineering firm specializing in electrical power distribution, industrial control systems, and advanced technology solutions, is seeking a Power Studies Engineer - SKM / Data Centers (SCCAF) to support electrical power system studies for large-scale and hyperscale data center clients. This fully remote role focuses on short-circuit, protective device coordination, and arc-flash analysis (SCCAF), including developing, validating, analyzing, and documenting electrical system models primarily using SKM PowerTools. Additional studies may include load flow and harmonic analysis. The engineer will take ownership of studies from model development through final reporting while collaborating with project managers, engineers, client teams, and other stakeholders. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of directly relevant professional power system studies experience and be able to work effectively with limited day-to-day supervision. This full-time, remote position is open to candidates located anywhere in the United States.

Pay range: $90,000 - $110,000

Benefits:

• Paid holidays
• PTO: Starting at 15 days
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• 401(k) with employer match 
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan 
• Employee Referral Bonus (1 paid day off)
• Costco Membership

Responsibilities: 

• Perform short-circuit, protective device coordination, and arc-flash studies (SCCAF) for data center and mission-critical facilities.
• Develop, modify, validate, and maintain detailed electrical system models, primarily using SKM PowerTools.
• Perform load flow studies to evaluate system loading, voltage performance, equipment utilization, and operating conditions.
• Perform or support harmonic studies to evaluate distortion, system resonance, and other power-quality concerns as project requirements dictate.
• Review electrical one-line diagrams, equipment schedules, protective device information, manufacturer data, and field documentation to establish accurate study models.
• Perform short-circuit calculations and evaluate equipment interrupting and withstand ratings.
• Develop and evaluate protective device coordination using time-current curves and equipment-specific operating characteristics.
• Perform arc-flash hazard calculations and identify technically appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Identify incomplete, inconsistent, or questionable study inputs and work with project teams and clients to resolve them.
• Evaluate study results using sound engineering judgment rather than relying solely on software-generated outputs.
• Develop clear, technically defensible study reports documenting assumptions, results, deficiencies, and recommendations.
• Coordinate directly with client engineers and project stakeholders to resolve technical questions and communicate study findings.
• Manage multiple concurrent study assignments while maintaining project schedules and quality standards.
• Apply relevant industry standards and requirements, including IEEE, NFPA 70E, NEC, and client-specific study criteria.
• Participate in internal QA/QC reviews and incorporate technical feedback into final deliverables.
• Travel occasionally when project requirements make field investigation, client meetings, or other on-site support necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience directly performing electrical power system studies.
• Currently performing electrical power system studies in a hands-on capacity.
• Hands-on experience performing:
• Short-circuit analysis
• Protective device coordination
• Arc-flash analysis
• Time-current curve development and evaluation
• Strong hands-on experience using SKM PowerTools. Experience with EasyPower, ETAP, or comparable power system analysis software is also acceptable.
• Experience building, modifying, and validating electrical system models rather than solely reviewing study results prepared by others.
• Ability to interpret electrical one-line diagrams and understand medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Working knowledge of protective devices, including circuit breakers, fuses, relays, and associated coordination concepts.
• Understanding of applicable arc-flash study standards and practices.
• Ability to independently investigate model discrepancies and technical issues.
• Ability to work effectively with limited supervision in a fully remote environment.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively in a fully remote work environment.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive problem-solving approach.
• Ability to travel occasionally for site visits as needed.
• Ability to possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass background checks (including possible drug testing, per client requirements).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Consulting engineering experience.
• Direct experience performing SCCAF studies for data center clients.
• Experience supporting hyperscale data center projects.
• Two or more years of hands-on SKM PowerTools experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining large or complex SKM models.
• Broader electrical design experience beyond power studies.
• Experience performing load flow studies.
• Experience performing harmonic studies.
• Experience with highly redundant or mission-critical electrical distribution architectures.
• Experience with utility sources, generators, UPS systems, transformers, switchgear, switchboards, ATSs, PDUs, and similar data center infrastructure.
• Experience independently preparing complete client-facing power system study reports.
• Experience interacting directly with client electrical engineers to resolve study inputs and technical findings.
• Experience evaluating protective device settings and recommending coordination improvements.
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent client projects.
• EIT certification, successful completion of the FE exam, or Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration.

Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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