Electrical Engineer - Staff & Senior

W3Global; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global seeks a Staff HV Electrical Engineer to join our EPC team, focusing on high‑voltage infrastructure for battery projects. You will lead HV design for industrial substations (69kV–345kV), perform grid studies, and coordinate with utilities and ISO/RTOs.

The role requires a PE in NV (or eligible) with 10+ years in HV design, preferably in EPC environments, and strong code compliance. You will mentor engineers and drive design optimization across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Nevada or eligible; must obtain Nevada and South Carolina PE within 2 months of start.
• Minimum 10 years of high voltage design experience, preferably in EPC environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of high voltage AC electrical systems for industrial substations (69kV–345kV) and integration with transmission lines and MV distribution.
• Review and evaluate existing substations to improve reliability and stability.
• Develop single-line diagrams, layouts, protection and control systems, relay design and coordination, and grounding plans for substations.
• Perform grid simulations and stability studies with PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN OneLiner, and similar tools.
• Interface with utilities and ISO/RTOs for interconnection studies, permitting, and compliance for renewables and energy storage.
• Conduct short circuit, load flow, and arc flash studies.
• Develop relay settings using SEL AcSELerator or equivalent software.
• Evaluate HV equipment including switchgear, breakers, transformers, reactors, PTs/CTs, and protection relays.
• Act as Electrical Engineer of Record on assigned projects.
• Lead code compliance reviews (NEC, IEEE, NESC, NFPA) and guide internal teams.
• Collaborate with civil and structural engineers on layout, foundations, and site development.
• Support field engineering, testing, and commissioning activities.

Skills

HV design

EPC experience

Project management

Mentoring

Code compliance

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

ABET‑accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PSSE

PSLF

PSCAD

ASPEN OneLiner

ETAP

SKM

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Note: In the state of Nevada, it is illegal to use the title "Engineer" unless you are a licensed Professional Engineer.

• Individuals at Levels 1-3 must use the title "Electrical Designer" if not licensed.
• Those who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) exam may use the title "Engineer-in-Training."
• Only licensed engineers are eligible for Staff or Senior Staff Electrical Engineer roles.

Role: Staff HV Electrical Engineer

The client is seeking a Staff High Voltage Electrical Engineer to join our EPC team. This role is central to the design of high-voltage electrical infrastructure to support our mission. Our mission is to build a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries by transforming recycled materials into high-quality inputs for new batteries.

Technical Responsibilities

• Lead the design of high voltage AC electrical systems, specifically for industrial substations (69kV to 345kV) and their integration with upstream transmission lines and downstream MV distribution.
• Review and evaluate the design of existing substations to provide recommendations for improving reliability and stability.
• Develop single-line diagrams, physical layout and design, protection and control systems, relay design and coordination, and grounding plans for substations.
• Perform grid simulation and stability studies using industry-standard tools such as PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN OneLiner, and similar software.
• Interface with utilities and ISO/RTOs to support interconnection studies, permitting, and compliance for new renewable and BESS projects.
• Perform short circuit, load flow, and arc flash studies.
• Develop relay settings using SEL AcSELerator or equivalent software.
• Evaluate and select high voltage equipment, including switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, reactors, PTs, CTs, and protection relays.
• Serve as Electrical Engineer of Record for assigned projects.
• Lead code compliance reviews (NEC, IEEE, NESC, NFPA) and provide technical guidance to internal teams.
• Collaborate with civil and structural engineers on substation layout, foundations, and site development.
• Support facilities, construction, and commissioning teams with field engineering, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Review vendor submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings for technical accuracy.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations and identify scope gaps.
• Lead R&D efforts to perform feasibility analysis of using a medium voltage DC distribution system for integrating BESS with other sources.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Independently manage high voltage design packages from concept through commissioning.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants to align scope, schedule, and budget.
• Prepare engineering cost estimates and execution schedules in collaboration with project controls.
• Lead technical reviews and design optimization workshops.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
• Develop workflows, templates, and standards for high voltage design and simulation.
• Support strategic initiatives related to grid integration, renewable energy, and energy storage.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Nevada or eligible for reciprocity. Must get their PE in Nevada and South Carolina, within 2 months of the start date.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in high voltage electrical design, preferably in EPC environments.

Advanced Proficiency In

• Transmission-level load flow and stability using PSSE and PSLF
• Electromagnetic Transient Simulations using PSCAD, EMTC, or similar
• SEL Relay Settings using SEL AcSELerator or equivalent
• Relay coordination and fault studies using ASPEN OneLiner or similar
• Power system modeling using ETAP, SKM, or similar
• AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office

Preferred Proficiency In

• Design of HVDC systems and converter stations
• Strong understanding of protection and control systems, SCADA, and substation automation.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, and visual formats.
• Field experience in the construction and commissioning of high-voltage systems is highly preferred.