Power Systems Studies Engineer II: Grid Analysis & Protection

Eps; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Nashville Training Academy &Com­pre­h­

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Professional Certs

Competitive Per Diem

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

401k with company match

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Power Systems Studies Engineer II to join our North America team. You will perform electrical studies, develop protective device settings, conduct field investigations, and support project execution from data collection through final deliverables.

You will work with clients and field personnel to evaluate power system performance, ensure NEC/standards compliance, and help improve safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years electrical engineering experience; consulting, power systems, utility, or industrial experience preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or FE exam preferred.
• Experience performing electrical power system analyses (short circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow, harmonic, motor starting).
• Knowledge of electrical equipment and power system components; reading one-line diagrams and NEC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies including short circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow, harmonic analysis, and motor starting studies for LV/MV systems.
• Conduct engineering calculations (cable ampacity, equipment sizing, voltage drop, protective device selection).
• Develop and validate protective device settings for LV breakers and relays (overcurrent, differential, recloser).
• Review drawings, submittals, and specs for code compliance.
• Conduct field investigations, data collection, testing support, and verification activities.
• Research and interpret industry standards, codes and client specs.
• Prepare project schedules, labor estimates, and engineering deliverables.
• Perform QA/QC and peer reviews of studies and documents.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, field personnel, and other disciplines.
• Promote safety through participation in safety meetings and initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Power Systems Studies Engineer II to join our North America team. You will perform electrical studies, develop protective device settings, conduct field investigations, and support project execution from data collection through final deliverables.

You will work with clients and field personnel to evaluate power system performance, ensure NEC/standards compliance, and help improve safety, reliability, and efficiency.