Power Systems Design Engineer — Lead Projects & Commissioning

PAE Government Services Inc.; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Amentum Advanced Solutions (AS), a performance unit of Amentum Engineering & Technology, seeks a Power Systems Design Engineer to support projects ranging from small studies to turnkey power systems. You will design power distribution, prepare drawings, and ensure compliance with NEC/NESC/NFPA 70E in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET), 5+ years in power distribution design, and proficiency with SKM/ETAP; travel to sites domestically and abroad

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years in power distribution design, implementation, or commissioning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience with SKM, ETAP; SEL synchroWAVe, ArcPro a plus.
• Interest and background in electrical safety, electrical power distribution systems, lighting protection, grounding, smart-grid systems, and SCADA.
• Drive to lead teams and deliver power system projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings including one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, power system plans, lighting plans, and installation details.
• Design power distribution systems with load flow, short circuit, arc flash analyses, and system safety.
• Develop protection schemes with coordination studies and transfer schemes.
• Perform load calculations for components, cables, and equipment spacing.
• Specify major electrical system components (substations, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, drives).
• Design lighting systems for test facilities and analyze illumination levels.
• Develop interfaces to facility equipment using hardwired interfaces and industrial networks.
• Apply NEC, NESC, NFPA 70E, and other codes to develop state-of-the-art solutions.
• Support hardware assembly and fabrication during installation.
• Perform power system startup, checkout, and commissioning domestically and abroad.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure project success.
• Plan labor resources and schedule milestones to stay within scope and budget.
• Develop proposals to capture future work with clients and new markets.

Skills

Power systems design

Electrical safety

Team leadership

Load flow analysis

Short circuit analysis

Arc flash analysis

NEC/NESC/NFPA 70E

Microsoft Office

Smart-grid concepts

Lightning protection

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

SKM

ETAP

SEL synchroWAVe

ArcPro

Job description

Amentum Advanced Solutions (AS), a performance unit of Amentum Engineering & Technology, seeks a Power Systems Design Engineer to support projects ranging from small studies to turnkey power systems. You will design power distribution, prepare drawings, and ensure compliance with NEC/NESC/NFPA 70E in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET), 5+ years in power distribution design, and proficiency with SKM/ETAP; travel to sites domestically and abroad