Power Engineer III

Elliot Services; Hebron (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Disability Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Vacation

Job summary

A leading electrical contracting firm is seeking a Power Engineer to provide innovative solutions in electric distribution design. The role involves overseeing project engineering tasks, maintaining design standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess over 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering. The firm offers competitive benefits, including 401K and employee stock ownership. The position is based in Hebron, Connecticut and may require minimal travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience in electrical distribution engineering projects.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems.
• Sound knowledge of NETA, ANSI/IEEE, NFPA70E, and NEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide design for electric distribution systems including one-line diagrams.
• Act as project engineer directing drafters' work.
• Perform engineering designs for distribution projects from 480V to 35 kV.

Skills

Electrical Distribution Design

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Knowledge of NEC standards

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM Powertools

ETAP

CYME

Job description

For over seven decades investor‑owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).

Elliot is a full‑service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.

Our Power Engineer position will offer you an exciting opportunity to help our clients provide safe and reliable sources of Electric power. You should be a self‑motivated professional engineer with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering along with design experience in power systems and substation design.

Job Description

• Provide detailed physical design of electric distribution systems to include one‑line diagrams, selection of equipment, writing of equipment specifications, grounding system design conduit and cable sizing/routing, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, physical layouts, construction cost estimates and project scheduling.
• Act as the project engineer for multiple projects and direct the work of drafters.
• Perform engineering design & equipment specification functions for distribution projects from 480V to 35 kV.
• Specify, review, inspect, and approve electrical equipment to be used in distribution systems.
• Review & maintain engineering oversight of physical design, including bus design, equipment ratings, and safety/maintenance clearances.
• Conduct technical evaluations on procured equipment and perform witness testing for major equipment, such as power transformers, breakers, and instrument transformers.
• Perform necessary calculations in support of engineering designs, including short circuit, step & touch potential, battery sizing, thermal rating of the equipment, etc. Prepare backup design documentation with calculations.
• Should have a thorough understanding of protection and control design, including the ability to create settings for relays.
• Complex problem‑solving at customer facilities to include a convolution of power monitoring, power analysis, troubleshooting, and best installation practices.
• Knowledge of maintenance testing and ability to interpret test results.
• Electrical equipment inspection and engineering assessment.
• Evaluate, monitor, direct, and manage outside contractors and vendors.
• Interpret and apply engineering principles.
• Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate in English and be comfortable doing so directly to customers and coworkers.
• Experienced AutoCAD user.
• Interface and collaborate with Civil/Structural engineers and provide technical support as required.
• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and has the ability to work in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Preparing equipment specifications, analyzing bids, and making recommendations for purchase.
• Developing scope of work, conceptual design for the projects, and execution plans
• Preparing engineering and construction cost and man‑hour estimates and schedules.
• Meeting and corresponding with clients or outside personnel.
• Support construction of substations and equipment commissioning.
• Detailed electrical engineering analysis to include Short Circuit, Equipment Evaluation, Coordination, Arc Flash, Load Flow, Harmonic, and Power Quality Analysis. Please review our engineering services page for a comprehensive listing of the power system analysis services that we offer.
• Software experience should include SKM Powertools, ETAP, Easy Power, PSCAD, Windmill, CYME, Aspen, PSS/E, or other power system modeling software a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in the design of electrical distribution engineering projects and/or power system studies.
• Specific experience performing all aspects associated with electrical distribution design, including design criteria, equipment specifications, one‑line diagrams, general arrangements, sections, grounding, conduit plans, foundation plans, material lists, relay and control systems, control schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Sound working knowledge of applicable NETA, ANSI/IEEE, NFPA70E, and NEC standards for design.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to travel as needed to project site (less than 20%).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate the work of various engineering disciplines and contractors to complete an integrated project.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the basic qualifications, the following are highly desired:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in design of electrical distribution systems
• Experience in EPC project delivery, Construction, Startup & Commissioning experience 480V to 35 kV experience
• Demonstrated experience in detailed physical design of air‑insulated electric substations from 35 kV and up.
• Experience with high voltage substation EPC
• Experience in system studies
• Experience in both Electric Utility, Industrial, and consulting engineering environments
• Experience with large capacitor bank installations, including Series Compensation/FACTS installations and Static VAR compensation a plus
• In depth comprehension of syncrophasors, stability and symmetrical components

Physical Requirements

Candidate will be subjected to industrial and power plant atmospheres, exposed to areas that have high voltages and electrical currents present in low‑medium‑high‑extra high voltage substations, and intense noises. Candidate may be required to wear hearing protection, safety harness, and other personal protective equipment (PPE). Must be able to crawl, climb, and able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.

Benefits

• Short‑Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Employee Stock Ownership ProgramState and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
• Paid Vacation
• Uniforms and PPE provided

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.