Electrical Power Engineer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Electrical Power Engineer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in creation of bills of materials for major equipment;
- Lead interconnection designs and equipment selection;
- Lead the development of substation general arrangement and elevations, control room layouts, and grounding designs;
- Evaluate electrical equipment submittals per customer requirements and applicable standards;
- Lead engineering and design activities for medium/high voltage substations, switchyards, distribution, and transmission systems;
- Perform system studies for renewable energy interconnection, primary service and utility projects;
- Provide technical guidance and support for installation/manufacturing teams;
- Develop single/ three line diagrams for medium/ high voltage systems;
- Perform in-process quality verification checks in accordance with the QMS;
- Design substation protection and control systems including schematic and wiring diagrams and control panel layouts;
- Prepare relay settings, coordination and arc flash reports, and modeling of power systems;
- Support Sales and Business Development group with conceptual designs.
Requirements:
- Experience on renewable energy projects a plus;
- ETAP/SKM experience performing arc flash, short circuit, relay coordination studies and conductor sizing;
- Five (5) years of experience in substation engineering and/or electrical design and construction of medium and high voltage distribution systems;
- Knowledge of computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks;
- Experience working for a design/build oriented contractor a plus;
- Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, ANSI, utility and local codes and standards;
- Registered Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) in California with ability to obtain PE licenses in other states;
- ABET accredited BS degree in Engineering.