Electrical Engineer

Jobot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to design and analyze power systems for domestic and international projects. You will perform short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash studies, and engage with customers to gather essential project details.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 2+ years of experience, and familiarity with SKM/ETAP. Expect travel for project work and collaboration with field teams to deliver practical, reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Educational focus in Power Systems is preferred.
• Experience with short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash, and power quality studies is preferred.
• Experience using power system modeling and analysis software such as SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, EZPower, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems, including systems up to 500 kV.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability and confidence to communicate directly with customers and colleagues.
• Field experience with substations or switchgear is highly desirable.
• Utility design experience is a plus.
• Willingness and availability to travel domestically and internationally on occasion is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering design, analysis, and power system studies for domestic and international projects.
• Conduct short-circuit, protective device coordination, and arc-flash studies.
• Perform power factor analysis and correction, harmonic modeling and analysis, and grounding studies.
• Interact with customers to gather critical project information and review engineering plans.
• Occasionally support field activities under the direction of field services teams, including shutdown, startup, and maintenance projects.
• Collaborate with engineering and field teams to develop practical, reliable solutions for complex electrical systems.

Skills

Power systems

ETAP

SKM

Arc flash

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

ASPEN

EZPower

Job description

Job details:

Power Systems Engineer | ETAP/SKM | Power Studies | Nationwide Projects

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Phil Fabio

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a leading provider of electrical engineering, power systems, and field services supporting complex industrial and commercial facilities. Our team works on a wide range of domestic and international projects, helping clients improve the safety, reliability, and performance of their electrical power systems.

We combine technical engineering expertise with hands-on field experience, giving our engineers the opportunity to work across both design and real-world applications.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to work on challenging power systems projects while developing expertise across a broad range of electrical engineering studies. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers and field professionals and have the opportunity to engage directly with customers.

The role offers exposure to low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, complex power system analysis, and projects across a variety of industries. For engineers who enjoy both technical analysis and practical field applications, this position provides a strong mix of office-based engineering and occasional field work.

Job Details

Position: Power Studies Engineer

What You’ll Do

• Provide electrical engineering design, analysis, and power system studies for domestic and international projects.
• Conduct short-circuit, protective device coordination, and arc-flash studies.
• Perform power factor analysis and correction, harmonic modeling and analysis, and grounding studies.
• Interact with customers to gather critical project information and review engineering plans.
• Occasionally support field activities under the direction of field services teams, including shutdown, startup, and maintenance projects.
• Collaborate with engineering and field teams to develop practical, reliable solutions for complex electrical systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Educational focus in Power Systems is preferred.
• Experience with short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash, and power quality studies is preferred.
• Experience using power system modeling and analysis software such as SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, EZPower, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems, including systems up to 500 kV.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability and confidence to communicate directly with customers and colleagues.
• Field experience with substations or switchgear is highly desirable.
• Utility design experience is a plus.
• Willingness and availability to travel domestically and internationally on occasion is a plus.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a technically strong electrical engineer with a genuine interest in power systems. You enjoy analyzing complex electrical systems, communicating your findings clearly, and working collaboratively with both engineering and field teams. You’re comfortable taking ownership of your work while also engaging directly with customers and project stakeholders.

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