Power Systems Electrical Engineer (Arc Flash & NEC)

Excel Engineering, Inc.; Mounds View, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Paid time off

Flexible work environment

Support for certifications and ongoing

Job summary

Excel Engineering, Inc. is a full-service electrical engineering consulting firm focused on power systems, automation, and electrical design.

We seek an engineer to perform arc flash analyses, power system modeling, and CAD drafting while adhering to NEC/NFPA70E standards and collaborating with clients on high-impact projects. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (Power) from an ABET-accredited program, 3.0+ GPA, 5+ years in arc flash analysis, and proficiency in AutoCAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in electrical engineering (power) from an ABET accredited program.
• GPA 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Experience with SKM PowerTools or similar modeling software.
• Experience with fault calculations, load flow, coordination, and arc flash hazards.
• Understanding and use of NFPA70E.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD software.
• Strong computer skills and MS Office.
• 5+ years of arc flash analysis experience with NFPA70E.
• Willing to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Perform Arc Flash Evaluation to determine incident energy and boundary per NEC 110.16, NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, OSHA 1910.269 Appendix E.
• Review and recommend trip times for protective devices.
• Determine protective clothing requirements based on study output.
• Make recommendations to reduce fault clearing times or arc flash hazards.
• Perform power system modeling and analysis, including field data collection.
• Perform CAD drafting on projects.
• Analyze load flow, short circuit, and TCC curves for system optimization.
• Conduct electrical calculations and circuit/system analyses.
• Develop NEC knowledge and use AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Easy Power.

Skills

Arc Flash Analysis

Power calculations

NFPA70E

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Travel up to 30%

Education

ABET-accredited B.E. in Electrical Engineering (Power)

GPA 3.0+

Tools

SKM PowerTools

AutoCAD

Job description

Excel Engineering, Inc. is a full-service electrical engineering consulting firm focused on power systems, automation, and electrical design.

We seek an engineer to perform arc flash analyses, power system modeling, and CAD drafting while adhering to NEC/NFPA70E standards and collaborating with clients on high-impact projects. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (Power) from an ABET-accredited program, 3.0+ GPA, 5+ years in arc flash analysis, and proficiency in AutoCAD