Principal Power Systems Studies Engineer

ENERCON; Kennesaw (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON is seeking a Principal Power System Studies Engineer to lead and mentor, applying extensive experience to design and review complex power systems across industries. This role focuses on electrical studies, quality assurance, and project execution, with opportunities to guide junior engineers and influence outcomes.

Remote will be considered for senior candidates; office options include Kennesaw, GA; Naperville, IL; or Fort Worth, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• MS in a relevant electrical engineering field preferred.
• Active PE license or plan to obtain soon.
• 10+ years in electrical studies and design.
• Experience with IEEE/IEC/NEC/NERC codes and standards.
• Strong report writing and data interpretation skills.
• Experience with load flow, short circuit, arc flash analyses.
• Proficient with ETAP/SKM/EMTP-RV/PSCAD and scripting (Python/VBA/C++).
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead technical work.

Responsibilities

• Design and review complex power systems across projects.
• Lead quality assurance reviews of calculations and models.
• Manage tasks to meet scope, schedule, and budget with minimal supervision.
• Direct and mentor junior engineers on technical work.

Skills

Power systems studies

Leadership

Project execution

Quality assurance

Mentorship

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET)

MS in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Professional Engineer license (active or near future)

Tools

ETAP

SKM

EMTP-RV

PSCAD

Python

VBA

C++

Job description

Overview

Join our ENERCON team as a Principal Power System Studies Engineer. You can bring your extensive experience to help lead others as a principal engineer in a mentor or leadership role. We are committed to investing in our employees by providing training and resources for growth and career advancement. Whether you aim to become a technical expert, people leader, or project manager, we support your journey!

Our Principal Power System Studies Engineer is part of our team of subject matter experts, a specialized group focused on electrical power system studies and in-depth problem-solving for design modification challenges, industry code compliance, and complex power system vulnerabilities. This team supports a variety of dynamic projects across the company, collaborating with clients in industries such as Nuclear Services, Federal Services, Energy (fossil, renewables, and industrial), Power Delivery, Transmission, and Data Centers. This group offers diverse project scopes, broad industry exposure, and numerous learning opportunities. We are seeking skilled engineers at all experience levels, from mid-level professionals to seasoned principal engineers.

We encourage you to explore our exciting opportunity and become part of our innovative and impactful team. This role can sit out of any of our Kennesaw, GA, Naperville, IL, or Fort Worth, TX office locations. Remote will be considered for candidates that are senior and above.

Responsibilities

Imagine a day where you design and review complex power systems, ensure technical quality, and guide junior engineers. Your expertise keeps projects on track-and your leadership shapes smarter, safer infrastructure.

• Electrical Studies & Design: Develop electrical studies and design recommendations covering small to large scale power systems for generation, manufacturing, data centers or similar facilities. Provide recommendations based on expertise in power systems equipment and results of systems studies
• Quality Assurance: Perform quality reviews for calculations, studies/evaluations, software models, designs, drawings, and data prepared by other engineers or subcontractors
• Project Execution: Maintain quality, schedule, and budget for assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Leadership & Mentorship: Direct and oversee routine and advanced technical work performed by others on assigned projects. Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• MS in a relevant topic of electrical engineering preferred
• Maintain an active PE license or committed to obtain in near future
• Must have 10+ years of experience performing electrical studies
• Ability and willingness to investigate new industry problems and provide creative solutions
• Significant experience in developing structured engineering reports
• Experience evaluating large scale power systems following industry accepted electrical codes and standards such as IEEE, IEC, NEC, and NERC
• Proficiency in understanding highly technical topics in the field of electrical engineering using textbooks, white papers, and industry studies as basis and guidance
• Experience performing electrical studies such as load flow, short circuit, arc flash, equipment protection, and sequence of operation
• Experience performing high-level studies covering transient stability that includes event ride-through performance of rotating machinery and protective equipment
• Experience developing device setpoints for topics for overcurrent, over/undervoltage, over/underfrequency, differential protection, distance relaying, or V/Hz protection
• Experience using power system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, EMTP-RV, or PSCAD
• Ability and willingness to investigate new industry problems and provide creative solutions
• Experience using scripting to manipulate and parse data using Python, VBA, C++, or similar

Compensation Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensationexpected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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