Power Systems Engineer: Arc Flash & Reliability Leader

Amazon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 127,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC invites applications for a Power Systems Engineer to support electrical reliability, safety, and regulatory programs across North American facilities. You will manage the five-year arc flash study refresh program and perform QA/QC of SKM-based analyses to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires strong technical expertise in MV/LV distribution, experience with SKM Power*Tools, and program management skills, with travel to facilities across North America (50%+).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience performing power system studies (Short Circuit, Protective Device Coordination, Arc Flash) for medium-voltage and low-voltage industrial electrical distribution systems.
• 3+ years of hands‑on proficiency with SKM Power*Tools for Windows (PTW), including power system modeling, short‑circuit analysis, breaker and relay protective device coordination, and arc flash analysis.
• Experience independently performing technical QA/QC of power system studies, including reviewing and validating SKM models and engineering results.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584-2018, applicable IEEE power system standards, and local electrical codes.
• Experience interpreting electrical single‑line diagrams, protective device settings, and electrical equipment specifications.
• Experience managing multiple engineering projects or technical programs involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to travel 50% or more across North America, including frequent visits to operating facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the five-year arc flash study refresh program across North American facilities, ensuring timely completion and alignment with applicable electrical safety standards - across 200+ facilities annually.
• Maintain study inventories, track refresh schedules, and prioritize facilities based on electrical system changes, risk, and program requirements.
• Coordinate with third-party engineering firms and site teams to collect and validate electrical system data.
• Review study deliverables, identify deficiencies and NEC violations, propose appropriate cost-effective resolutions, and track corrective actions through closure, including arc flash labeling, relay/breaker settings adjustment, equipment replacement, and documentation updates.
• Establish program performance metrics and reporting to track study completion, deficiencies, and overall program health.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and develop corrective and preventive actions to address equipment failures and recurring reliability concerns.
• Investigate electrical equipment failures, recurring faults, protective device misoperations, and power distribution system reliability issues.
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Skills

Power systems studies

SKM Power Tools

QA/QC

Arc flash analysis

Travel 50%+

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SKM Power*Tools

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC invites applications for a Power Systems Engineer to support electrical reliability, safety, and regulatory programs across North American facilities. You will manage the five-year arc flash study refresh program and perform QA/QC of SKM-based analyses to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires strong technical expertise in MV/LV distribution, experience with SKM Power*Tools, and program management skills, with travel to facilities across North America (50%+).