Electrical Power Systems Engineer - Utility Scale

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm specializing in high-profile solar PV systems. This exciting role offers the chance to work on innovative projects that have a significant impact on renewable energy. As a Power Systems Engineer, you will play a vital role in designing and analyzing utility-scale solar power systems, ensuring their efficiency and effectiveness. With a collaborative team environment, you will contribute to groundbreaking projects while enjoying a flexible hybrid work schedule. If you are passionate about renewable energy and looking to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% Employee Medical Benefits

Dental and Vision Coverage

401k Matching

Commuter Benefits

Parking Spot for Office Days

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical power systems design.
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze large solar PV and battery energy storage systems.
• Perform power system studies and prepare detailed reports.

Skills

Power System Design

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

CYMCAP

WinIGS

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

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:

1. Perform power system studies and demonstrate a good working knowledge of power system planning, design and operation.
2. 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)

1. Prepare written reports which explain the purpose, methodology, data requirements, recommendations and observations of power system studies.
2. Ability to analyze results and develop alternatives to identified problems.
3. Perform calculations, analysis, and evaluations as per project requirements.
4. Contributing to or writing technical papers.
5. Provide mentorship and training to new and junior engineering personnel.
6. Provide design level support to the utility scale engineering team and be a resource for the company.
7. Be able to work independently and with others while maintaining a high level of initiative and self-motivation.
8. Develop standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
9. Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
10. Be able to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
11. Be able to manage multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

1. 5+ years' experience designing electrical power systems & the tasks listed above.
2. Familiarity with the NEC, NESC, IEEE, & ANSI standards.
3. Proficiency with the AutoCAD.
4. Proficiency with power study software such as ETAP, SKM, CYMCAP and WinIGS.
5. BS in electrical engineering or other related discipline.
6. Ability to communicate among construction, technical and non-technical personnel, both internally and outside the company.

Preferred Qualifications

1. 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

March 3rd, 2025

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