Power System Studies Engineer

Enercon; Emeryville, Tysons, Naperville (CA, VA, IL); Remote; USD 84,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercon's Data Center Mission Critical Division is seeking a Power System Studies Engineer to join our team. You will analyze complex power systems, develop studies, mentor junior engineers, and build client relationships across the US.

The role offers remote work options within the United States and travel as needed. Responsibilities include performing short circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies, collecting on-site data, and preparing precise engineering documents.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree.
• 3+ years of power system studies experience.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 2 years.
• Experience with power system software (SKM/ETAP/Easy Power).
• Knowledge of NFPA 70/70E, IEEE 1584, ANSI.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system analyses and design studies for data center clients.
• Collect on-site data, document protection systems, and verify motor/current parameters.
• QA/QC on deliverables and coordinate with stakeholders
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry codes and standards for data centers.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring junior engineers

Excellent communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, ABET-accredited

Tools

SKM Power Tools

ETAP

Easy Power

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Overview

ENERCON's Data Center Mission Critical Division (DCMC) is seeking a Power System Studies Engineer to join our team based in one of our various office locations across the U.S. or remote from within the US.

In the DCMC division, we work with small and large-scale Data Center and Mission Critical clients. Our clients range from National Laboratories using High Process Computing for scientific research to the world's top Fortune 100 technology, communications, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies with high availability demands.

Responsibilities

As the Power System Studies Engineer, you will analyze complex power systems and develop studies for our major data center clients, provide mentoring/coaching to less experienced engineers, develop relationships with our clients, and help the team achieve short and long-term business goals. This role is fast-paced, detailed-oriented, engaging, and requires leaderships skills to continue the fast growth of the group.

• Power System Analysis & Design: Perform and/or provide oversight for short circuit calculations, medium and low-voltage coordination evaluations to optimize protective relay and breaker settings, and arc flash studies in compliance with NFPA, IEEE 1584, ANSI, and other industry standards. Develop or modify power system models to accurately reflect the designed and/or as-built site conditions. Develop and execute standards for power system studies and calculations across groups/offices
• Data Collection & Documentation: Perform on-site data collection activities as needed (document protective device types and associated settings, develop and document single lines and confirm information such as motor HP, full load amps, locked rotor amps, etc.). Prepare error-free engineering documents (e.g., drawings, sketches, instructions, inputs, calculations, analyses, evaluations) according to and bounded by industry codes, standards, and regulations to support client engineering needs
• Quality Assurance & Coordination: Perform QA/QC on engineering deliverables performed by others. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to obtain required inputs, elevate roadblocks, and develop innovative solutions
• Industry Knowledge & Standards: Maintain up-to-date and relevant knowledge of industry codes and standards, safety culture, and design/analysis techniques suitable to the data center industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Typically requires 3+ years of experience with power system studies using electrical modeling software (SKM Power Tools, ETAP, Easy Power, etc.) for mid-level candidates, and 6+ years of experience for a senior role
• PE License or ability to obtain within 2 years of employment (incentive bonus available)
• Experience in electrical codes, standards, and criteria for power systems and data centers (NFPA 70 & 70E, IEEE 1584, and ANSI)
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite including, but not limited to, Word and Excel
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to listen to clients and identify opportunities for growth
• Leadership skills with strong aptitude for mentoring, motivating junior engineers, and developing a strong culture
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel 10%-20%; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs, ranging from a few days to a few weeks

Compensation Range

USD $84,000.00 - USD $160,800.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensationexpected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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