Power Engineer II

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc.; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Elliot Engineering, an employee-owned firm, seeks a Power Engineer II to support electrical distribution, transmission, and substation design under supervision. You will perform power-system studies, equipment sizing, and development of designs and drawings for projects from 480 V through 34.5 kV.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Electrical Engineering and 1+ years of related experience, with strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 1 year of progressive experience in electrical distribution design, power system studies, substation design, or related area.
• Experience applying electrical engineering principles to power-system design, analysis, or evaluation.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes (NETA, ANSI/IEEE, NFPA 70E, NEC).
• Ability to interpret technical criteria; prepare diagrams, layouts, and wiring drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication; document findings clearly.
• Ability to travel up to 30% to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project engineer for multiple assignments under the direction of a Lead Engineer.
• Prepare designs and equipment specs for distribution projects 480 V to 34.5 kV.
• Perform and document short-circuit, grounding, and thermal-rating calculations.
• Conduct power system studies: coordination, arc-flash, load-flow, harmonic, power-quality.
• Prepare one-line diagrams, grounding plans, conduit and raceway plans, schematics, BOMs.
• Support protection and control design, including relay settings development/review.
• Support maintenance testing and asset-condition assessments; review records and test results.
• Create designs using AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Develop scopes of work, conceptual designs, execution plans, and purchase recommendations.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams for integrated delivery.
• Support substation construction, startup, commissioning; prepare calculations, reports, and docs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Communication skills

Organization

Research

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

EasyPower

PSCAD

PSS/E

PS-CAPE

PSL-CAD

Job description

Elliot Engineering is an employee-owned engineering firm specializing in the planning, design, control, and analysis of electrical power systems. We serve clients across commercial, industrial, and utility markets and are committed to delivering practical engineering solutions that support safe, reliable electric power.

Position Summary

The Power Engineer II supports electrical distribution, transmission, substation, protection and control, field testing, power system studies, and utility asset-condition reviews under the direction of a Lead Engineer or Professional Engineer. This role is suited for a self-motivated electrical engineer who can manage assigned work, perform engineering evaluations, collaborate with project teams, communicate effectively with clients, and produce accurate and well-supported engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project engineer for multiple design, study, and engineering-review assignments under the direction of a Lead Engineer.
• Prepare engineering designs and equipment specifications for electrical distribution projects ranging from 480 V through 34.5 kV.
• Perform and document engineering calculations, including short-circuit, grounding and step-and-touch potential, battery sizing, and equipment thermal-rating calculations.
• Conduct power system studies, including equipment evaluation, protective-device coordination, arc-flash, load-flow, harmonic, and power-quality analyses.
• Prepare one-line diagrams, general arrangements, sections, grounding plans, conduit and raceway plans, control schematics, wiring diagrams, material lists, and related design documents.
• Support protection and control design, including development and review of relay settings.
• Support maintenance testing and electrical equipment inspections; evaluate inspection records, equipment data, maintenance history, and test results; and perform engineering and utility asset-condition assessments.
• Create and revise designs using AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Develop scopes of work, conceptual designs, execution plans, equipment specifications, bid evaluations, and purchase recommendations.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, utilities, and internal engineering disciplines to support integrated project delivery and independent engineering reviews.
• Support substation construction, startup, and equipment commissioning activities; identify gaps or inconsistencies in available technical information; and prepare clear calculations, information requests, reports, presentations, technical correspondence, and project documentation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• At least one year of progressive experience in electrical distribution design, power system studies, substation design, utility engineering, equipment assessment, or a closely related area.
• Experience applying electrical engineering principles to power-system design, analysis, or engineering evaluation.
• Working knowledge of applicable NETA, ANSI/IEEE, NFPA 70E, and National Electrical Code requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical and design criteria; review engineering records; and prepare equipment specifications, one-line diagrams, physical layouts, grounding plans, conduit plans, control schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, research, and technical-writing skills, including the ability to evaluate technical information and clearly document findings.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate directly with clients, coworkers, and utility representatives.
• Ability to work independently within assigned responsibilities and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver accurate work in a fast-paced project environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as needed, generally less than 30 percent.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable for required project travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Three or more years of progressive experience in electric utility engineering, electrical distribution systems, substation engineering, power system studies, equipment assessment, or related power engineering work.
• Experience with EPC project delivery, construction, startup, and commissioning for systems from 480 V through 35 kV.
• Experience with detailed physical design of air-insulated substations rated 35 kV and above.
• Experience with high-voltage substation EPC projects, power system studies, transmission systems, or utility asset-condition reviews.
• Experience in electric utility, industrial, and consulting engineering environments, including exposure to utility planning, asset management, owner’s-engineer services, or independent engineering reviews.
• Experience with large capacitor-bank installations, including series compensation, FACTS, or static VAR compensation.
• Knowledge of synchrophasors, power-system stability, and symmetrical components.
• Experience with SKM PowerTools, ETAP, EasyPower, PSCAD, PSS/E, PS-CAPE, PSL-CAD, or comparable power-system modeling software.

Technical Knowledge

• Electrical equipment physical layout and required electrical clearances.
• Rigid and strain bus design.
• Grounding-system design.
• Protection and control design.
• Substation raceway design.
• Transmission line and substation equipment characteristics, inspection practices, condition indicators, maintenance history, and common deterioration mechanisms.
• Utility asset-condition assessment, technical evidence review, engineering report preparation, and source traceability.
• Applicable ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NEMA, and NESC codes and standards.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

Work may be performed in offices, industrial facilities, power plants, and low-, medium-, high-, and extra-high-voltage substations. Project sites may include energized electrical equipment, elevated noise levels, uneven surfaces, ladders, and confined or restricted work areas. The position may require the use of hearing protection, fall protection, and other personal protective equipment. The employee must be able to crawl, climb, and satisfy applicable fit-for-duty requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Elliot Engineering offers a competitive salary and a benefits package that includes employee ownership, medical and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, vacation, and paid time off.