Power Systems Engineer II & Project Lead

Energy Jobline ZR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

SE Engineering, PC is seeking a Power System Engineer II / Project Manager to lead electrical design, analysis, testing, and troubleshooting for clients across manufacturing, healthcare, data centers, and facilities. The role blends office-based engineering with on-site technical leadership and requires coordinating multiple projects while maintaining safety and reliability standards.

Travel within North Carolina, South Carolina, or New York may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university.
• 3–7 years of combined experience in power engineering studies and electrical design for industrial projects.
• EIT certification or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience with a consulting engineering firm specializing in power systems is a strong plus.
• Experience with short-circuit studies, protective device coordination, load flow, motor starting, and arc flash hazard analysis.
• Experience developing engineering proposals, defining projects, and presenting technical solutions to clients.
• Knowledge of electrical design, distribution network architectures, system protection, electrical layouts, and plant or facility processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and power system analysis software such as SKM, EasyPower, and/or ETAP. EDSA experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and collaborate effectively with a team.
• Availability to travel within the assigned state: North Carolina, South Carolina, or New York.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system analysis, power quality testing and troubleshooting, and electrical design and improvement projects.
• Apply IEEE, ANSI, NFPA standards to engineering analysis, design, and field testing.
• Work with low- and medium-voltage distribution systems, grounding systems, overcurrent protective devices, motor control centers, switchgear, and transformers from various manufacturers.
• Collect and analyze data from installed and portable power monitoring equipment to identify and troubleshoot issues.
• Lead technical teams in safe on-site execution and address electrical safety hazards.
• Senior PSE may serve as project lead and Engineer in Responsible Charge.

Skills

Power system analysis

Project coordination

Client communication

Leadership

Education

BSEE (Electrical Engineering)

Tools

SKM

EasyPower

ETAP

EDSA

Job description

SE Engineering, PC is seeking a Power System Engineer II / Project Manager to lead electrical design, analysis, testing, and troubleshooting for clients across manufacturing, healthcare, data centers, and facilities. The role blends office-based engineering with on-site technical leadership and requires coordinating multiple projects while maintaining safety and reliability standards.

Travel within North Carolina, South Carolina, or New York may be required.