Power Studies Engineer - Mission Critical Electrical

CM Mission Critical Engineering, or CM|MC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CM Mission Critical Engineering in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Power Studies Engineer to perform advanced electrical system analyses—short-circuit, arc-flash, load flow, and device coordination—supporting mission-critical environments.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and project teams, developing workflows, presenting findings, and ensuring modeling accuracy to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant electrical power systems or mission-critical engineering experience.
• Experience performing studies using SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or comparable tools.
• Proficiency with Neher McGrath based calculation software such as Cymcap, or AmpCalc is a plus.
• Familiarity with IEEE 3002.3, IEEE 1584, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70, and UL standards.
• Experience developing or interpreting protective device settings, TCC curves, one-line diagrams, arc flash labels, and electrical system models.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, planning, and time-management skills.
• Strong drive for results and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Use power system analysis tools to perform short-circuit, arc-flash, protective device coordination, load flow, and power quality studies.
• Develop and refine analytical workflows by establishing best practices, automating processes, and streamlining modeling procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of electrical power systems research, industry standards (IEEE, NFPA 70E, NEC), and emerging trends in mission critical electrical design.
• Prepare and present findings through technical reports, one line diagrams, study summaries, and client-facing presentations.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines while independently managing analysis tasks, modeling accuracy, and project deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, both to obtain information necessary for power studies, and to provide consultation regarding device coordination.

Skills

Power system analysis

Short-circuit analysis

Arc-flash analysis

Device coordination

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Cymcap

AmpCalc

Job description

CM Mission Critical Engineering in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Power Studies Engineer to perform advanced electrical system analyses—short-circuit, arc-flash, load flow, and device coordination—supporting mission-critical environments.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and project teams, developing workflows, presenting findings, and ensuring modeling accuracy to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.