Electrical Power Systems Engineer - Utility Scale

Pure Power Engineering; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is looking for an experienced Electrical Power Systems Engineer to analyze and design utility scale solar power systems. Join a reputable firm where you will play a key role in impactful projects while working in a collaborative environment. The position offers competitive salary and further opportunities for personal and professional development in an exciting and innovative industry.

Benefits

100% employee medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k matching

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience designing electrical power systems.
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, IEEE, & ANSI standards.
• Proficient with power study software.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies and design for solar PV systems.
• Prepare written reports on power system studies.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior engineers.

Skills

Power system planning

Analyzing power system operations

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

CYMCAP

WinIGS

Job description

Electrical Power Systems Engineer - Utility Scale

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Description

Pure Power is seeking an experienced Power Systems Engineer with a passion for the study and analysis of utility scale solar power systems. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for renewable energy to join a growing practice in our well-respected company.

Description

Pure Power is seeking an experienced Power Systems Engineer with a passion for the study and analysis of utility scale solar power systems. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for renewable energy to join a growing practice in our well-respected company.

About Pure Power

Pure Power is an engineering firm specializing in designing big, challenging, and high-profile Solar PV systems. As a full-service engineering firm, we create the electrical and structural drawings and calculation packages for bidding, permits, and construction, as well as supporting the lead up to the full engineering drawings, primarily interconnection support and electrical/structural feasibility studies. An essential aspect of our design is the structural analysis of buildings and structures that support the solar PV system.

Those That Join The Company Have An Opportunity To

• Work in a fast growing, exciting, & innovative industry.
• Have a career with purpose and impact on the environment.
• Contribute to the best and largest firm in the solar industry with a great reputation built over the past 10 years.
• Take pride that our services really are the best in the industry. There is no “fake it until you make it" here!
  
  

Responsibilities

Play a key role in our company's engineering & design of large Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage, & systems above 20MW in size.

Specific Duties Include

• Perform power system studies and demonstrate a good working knowledge of power system planning, design and operation.
• Ability to utilize power system software tools required for performing power system engineering studies such as:
• Cable Thermal
• Load Flow (including reactive studies)
• Short Circuit (w/ equipment evaluation)
• Protective Coordination
• Arc Flash
• Ground Grid
• Transient Analysis (TOV/TRV)
• Prepare written reports which explain the purpose, methodology, data requirements, recommendations and observations of power system studies.
• Ability to analyze results and develop alternatives to identified problems.
• Perform calculations, analysis, and evaluations as per project requirements.
• Contributing to or writing technical papers.
• Provide mentorship and training to new and junior engineering personnel.
• Provide design level support to the utility scale engineering team and be a resource for the company.
• Be able to work independently and with others while maintaining a high level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Develop standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Be able to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Be able to manage multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met
  
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience designing electrical power systems & the tasks listed above.
• Familiarity with the NEC, NESC, IEEE, & ANSI standards.
• Proficiency with the AutoCAD
• Proficiency with power study software such as ETAP, SKM, CYMCAP and WinIGS
• BS in electrical engineering or other related discipline.
• Ability to communicate among construction, technical and non-technical personnel, both internally and outside the company.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
• Designing commercial & utility scale solar PV/BESS systems.
• Traditional building design with an MEP firm.
• Distribution Pole Line Design
• Protection & Controls.
• Medium Voltage engineering.
• Hands on installing, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting solar PV systems.
• NABCEP certification.
• PE license.
  
  

Location

This position will be based out of our exciting Denver, CO office with the flexibility to work a hybrid in-office and remotely weekly schedule. We also provide a parking spot for the days when an employee wishes to drive to the office and for those that utilize public transportation, we will cover the costs associated with traveling to and from the office.

Compensation And Benefits

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. We pay 100% of our employee medical, dental, and vision benefits costs, offer 401k matching, commuter benefits and much more!

Salary Range

$110,000- 135,000 Annually (commensurate with experience)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pure Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, organ donation, height, weight, or length of hair. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Application Deadline

June 1st, 2025

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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