Power Engineer II

Elliot Engineering is an employee-owned engineering firm specializing in the planning design control and analysis of electrical power systems. We serve clients across commercial industrial and utility markets and are committed to delivering practical engineering solutions that support safe reliable electric power.

Position Summary:

The Power Engineer II supports electrical distribution transmission substation protection and control field testing power system studies and utility asset-condition reviews under the direction of a Lead Engineer or Professional Engineer. This role is suited for a self-motivated electrical engineer who can manage assigned work perform engineering evaluations collaborate with project teams communicate effectively with clients and produce accurate and well-supported engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as project engineer for multiple design study and engineering-review assignments under the direction of a Lead Engineer.
• Prepare engineering designs and equipment specifications for electrical distribution projects ranging from 480 V through 34.5 kV.
• Perform and document engineering calculations including short-circuit grounding and step-and-touch potential battery sizing and equipment thermal-rating calculations.
• Conduct power system studies including equipment evaluation protective-device coordination arc-flash load-flow harmonic and power-quality analyses.
• Prepare one-line diagrams general arrangements sections grounding plans conduit and raceway plans control schematics wiring diagrams material lists and related design documents.
• Support protection and control design including development and review of relay settings.
• Support maintenance testing and electrical equipment inspections; evaluate inspection records equipment data maintenance history and test results; and perform engineering and utility asset-condition assessments.
• Create and revise designs using AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Develop scopes of work conceptual designs execution plans equipment specifications bid evaluations and purchase recommendations.
• Coordinate with clients contractors vendors utilities and internal engineering disciplines to support integrated project delivery and independent engineering reviews.
• Support substation construction startup and equipment commissioning activities; identify gaps or inconsistencies in available technical information; and prepare clear calculations information requests reports presentations technical correspondence and project documentation.

  Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• At least one year of progressive experience in electrical distribution design power system studies substation design utility engineering equipment assessment or a closely related area.
• Experience applying electrical engineering principles to power-system design analysis or engineering evaluation.
• Working knowledge of applicable NETA ANSI/IEEE NFPA 70E and National Electrical Code requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical and design criteria; review engineering records; and prepare equipment specifications one-line diagrams physical layouts grounding plans conduit plans control schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong analytical problem-solving organizational research and technical-writing skills including the ability to evaluate technical information and clearly document findings.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate directly with clients coworkers and utility representatives.
• Ability to work independently within assigned responsibilities and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams contractors and vendors.
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver accurate work in a fast-paced project environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as needed generally less than 30 percent.
• Valid drivers license and driving record acceptable for required project travel.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Three or more years of progressive experience in electric utility engineering electrical distribution systems substation engineering power system studies equipment assessment or related power engineering work.
• Experience with EPC project delivery construction startup and commissioning for systems from 480 V through 35 kV.
• Experience with detailed physical design of air-insulated substations rated 35 kV and above.
• Experience with high-voltage substation EPC projects power system studies transmission systems or utility asset-condition reviews.
• Experience in electric utility industrial and consulting engineering environments including exposure to utility planning asset management owners-engineer services or independent engineering reviews.
• Experience with large capacitor-bank installations including series compensation FACTS or static VAR compensation.
• Knowledge of synchrophasors power-system stability and symmetrical components.
• Experience with SKM PowerTools ETAP EasyPower PSCAD PSS/E PS-CAPE PSL-CAD or comparable power-system modeling software.

  Technical Knowledge:

• Electrical equipment physical layout and required electrical clearances.
• Rigid and strain bus design.
• Grounding-system design.
• Protection and control design.
• Substation raceway design.
• Transmission line and substation equipment characteristics inspection practices condition indicators maintenance history and common deterioration mechanisms.
• Utility asset-condition assessment technical evidence review engineering report preparation and source traceability.
• Applicable ANSI IEEE NEC NEMA and NESC codes and standards.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Work may be performed in offices industrial facilities power plants and low- medium- high- and extra-high-voltage substations. Project sites may include energized electrical equipment elevated noise levels uneven surfaces ladders and confined or restricted work areas. The position may require the use of hearing protection fall protection and other personal protective equipment. The employee must be able to crawl climb and satisfy applicable fit-for-duty requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits:

Elliot Engineering offers a competitive salary and a benefits package that includes employee ownership medical and dental coverage a 401(k) plan with company match vacation and paid time off.

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Equal Opportunity Employer including disabled and veterans.

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Required Experience:

IC