Principal Power Systems Engineer

Goldrandllc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in Houston is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to design and analyze electrical power systems. This role involves creating detailed designs, performing critical power system studies, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license, along with proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and power system modeling software. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to cutting-edge projects in power generation and distribution, and help shape the future of electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license from a U.S. jurisdiction required.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical power systems including one-line and three-line diagrams.
• Perform power system studies including short circuit and load flow analysis.

Skills

Electrical Power Systems Design

Project Cost Estimation

Power System Studies

Protective Relay Settings

Effective Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

EasyPower

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design on all aspects of electrical power systems. These aspects include designing one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design
• Recommend and select electrical equipment, write equipment specifications, and provide project and construction cost estimates and schedules
• Design and/or prepare computer-based models and perform power system studies on utility and industrial/commercial electrical power generation, transmission and distribution systems, including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, motor starting, power factor, harmonic analysis, and other related studies
• Develop protective relay settings for a variety of systems, including those designed by General Electric, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Siemens, and ABB (formerly ASEA Brown Boveri)
• Develop engineering files to aid in the programming of SCADA electrical protocols that control networked data communications and graphical user interfaces for process supervisory management of commercial and/or industrial control systems
• Compile data and write reports detailing the scope and outcome of electrical systems projects
• Assist with development and troubleshooting of protection and control field test procedures and provide guidance to field personnel in the execution of protection and control tests
• Review field test results for accuracy, provide input on test results, and train team members on various aspects of electrical power systems engineering
• Guide Techs in its pursuit of Professional Engineer licensure and designation in various jurisdictions
• Provide estimates on labor and material costs for budget and bid preparation purposes

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license from a U.S. jurisdiction required. Must have also passed both the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam and the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
• Knowledge and expertise with medium and high voltage power systems, including generation, transmission and distribution networks
• Knowledge and expertise with PV and Wind power generation systems and collection substation design and studies
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Power system modeling software such as EasyPower, ETAP or SKM
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Interaction with clients, customers, contractors, and others
• Assist with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings