Power Systems Engineer: Short-Circuit & Arc-Flash Studies

Shermco Industries; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Industries is seeking an Electrical Engineer focused on Power Studies, located in Hiawatha, IA. You will perform short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash studies, and power quality analysis for domestic or international projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, at least two years of relevant experience, and proficiency with SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, EZPower or similar power-system modeling tools. Travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash and power quality studies preferred.
• Must have experience using SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, EZPower, or other power system modeling software.
• Must have knowledge of low, medium and high-voltage up to 500 kV.
• Must be able to clearly communicate in English via verbal and written methods and be comfortable doing so directly to customers and co-workers.
• Field experience with substations or switchgear highly desirable.
• Availability for occasional domestic and international travel a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering related design, analysis and studies for domestic or international projects.
• Conduct short-circuit, protective device coordination and arc-flash studies.
• Perform power factor analysis and correction, harmonic modeling and analysis, and grounding analysis.
• Occasionally interact with customers to gather critical information and review engineering plans.
• Occasionally work in the field under the direction of Field Services team on shut-down, startup and maintenance projects.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Electrical design

Written and verbal English

Customer communication

Field troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

ETAP

ASPEN

EZPower

Job description

Shermco Industries is seeking an Electrical Engineer focused on Power Studies, located in Hiawatha, IA. You will perform short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash studies, and power quality analysis for domestic or international projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, at least two years of relevant experience, and proficiency with SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, EZPower or similar power-system modeling tools. Travel may be involved.