Principal Power Systems Studies Engineer

ENERCON; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON is seeking a Principal Power System Studies Engineer to lead complex electrical studies, mentor junior engineers, and drive high-quality design across large-scale projects. This role supports diverse clients in nuclear, federal, and energy sectors.

The candidate will guide technically, ensure compliance with IEEE/IEC/NEC/NERC standards, and contribute to business growth while advancing their leadership and technical expertise within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• MS in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Active PE license or commitment to obtain soon.
• 10+ years of experience performing electrical studies.
• Experience with IEEE/IEC/NEC/NERC standards.
• Experience with load flow, short circuit, arc flash analyses.
• Experience with power system software ETAP/SKM/EMTP/PSCAD.
• Scripting in Python/VBA/C++ or similar.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and review complex power systems ensuring technical quality.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and oversee technical work.
• Maintain quality, schedule, and budget for tasks with minimal supervision.
• Lead project execution and contribute to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Power system studies

Power system software

Python

VBA

C++

PE license

Load flow

Short circuit

Arc flash

Electrical codes

Leadership

Engineering reports

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

PE license

Tools

ETAP/SKM/EMTP/PSCAD

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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