Power Systems Electrical Engineer (PE)

Transmission & Distribution World; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Reclamation in Lakewood, CO is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Power Systems Analysis & Control team. You will lead studies for hydropower, substations, and transmission systems, develop protective relay settings, and ensure compliance with NERC/WECC standards.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor staff, and contribute to engineering standards and procedures. Candidates must hold a Professional Engineer license (PE) and be a U.S.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering program required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with protective relays, arc flash, and short-circuit studies.
• Ability to lead studies and prepare technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead protection system studies for hydro facilities.
• Develop relay settings and protection schemes.
• Perform short-circuit and coordination studies.
• Prepare technical reports for stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with NERC and WECC standards.

Skills

Power system analysis

Protection systems

Relay settings

Hydro power

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

The Bureau of Reclamation in Lakewood, CO is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Power Systems Analysis & Control team. You will lead studies for hydropower, substations, and transmission systems, develop protective relay settings, and ensure compliance with NERC/WECC standards.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor staff, and contribute to engineering standards and procedures. Candidates must hold a Professional Engineer license (PE) and be a U.S.