Senior Advanced Electrical Engineer - Power Systems

Honeywell Technologies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Honeywell Technologies is seeking an Energy Systems Electrical Engineer to serve as the subject matter expert for the UMD NextGen Energy Program, focusing on electrical, instrumentation, and control systems at the UMD College Park campus.

You will analyze power systems, perform SKM/PTW studies, manage capital projects, coordinate with vendors, and support decarbonization goals, with strict on-site requirements five days per week.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland or reciprocity.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical equipment and medium voltage distribution (≥13.8 kV).
• Experience with SKM Power*Tools for short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies.
• On-campus presence at UMD at least five days per week; available for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the SME for electrical, instrumentation, and control components of UMD Energy Systems.
• Analyze, design, and operate medium voltage distribution systems and electric power generation.
• Perform power-system studies and load-flow analyses; coordinate campus expansion.
• Manage capital projects from design to completion per UMD criteria.
• Interface with vendors, subcontractors, and third‑party firms; ensure budget and KPIs.

Skills

SCADA/DCS experience

PLC programming

Power systems analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

SKM Power*Tools

Job description

Job Description

Honeywell is seeking a dedicated Energy Systems Electrical Engineer to serve as the subject matter expert for the University of Maryland (UMD) NextGen Energy Program Public-Private Partnership (P3). In this role, you will be responsible for all electrical, instrumentation, and control facets of the Energy Systems operations. This position requires strict onsite presence at the UMD College Park campus and is dedicated solely to the NextGen Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for all electrical, instrumentation, and control components, equipment, and systems associated with the UMD Energy Systems.
• Analyze, design, and operate medium voltage electric distribution systems (equal to and greater than 13.8 kV), electric power generation, and industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• Perform power systems modeling, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies using SKM Power*Tools for Windows (PTW).
• Conduct load flow analysis and evaluate new building tie‑in requests and load allocations for campus expansion projects.
• Optimize and maintain gas, steam, and diesel turbine generator sets.
• Upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot variable frequency drives for 13.8 kV and 4160V motors.
• Upgrade and maintain medium voltage breakers, switchgear, and protection relays.
• Analyze real‑time data through the SCADA/DCS systems to optimize the performance of the central energy plant and distribution network.
• Maintain systems with strict adherence to the operating budget and contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Implement new technologies to replace obsolete systems and support UMD's decarbonization and sustainability goals.
• Interface with and manage vendors, subcontractors, and third‑party engineering firms.
• Manage capital projects from the design phase to completion, ensuring compliance with UMD design criteria and interconnection standards.
• Assess job hazards and procedures for the lock‑out/tag‑out program in coordination with the NextGen Safety Manager.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License registered in the State of Maryland (or ability to obtain reciprocity).
• 10+ years of direct experience in the analysis, design, and operation of electrical equipment/systems, including medium voltage electric distribution systems (≥ 13.8 kV), electric power generation, and industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• SKM Power*Tools modeling experience for short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Ability to be physically present on campus at UMD at least five (5) days during each standard work week and available at all other times in the event of an Emergency.
• Dedication solely to the NextGen Program (no Affiliate engineering responsibilities permitted).

WE VALUE

• 3+ years of SCADA or DCS experience in a central utility plant environment.
• 3+ years of Combined‑Cycle power plant experience.
• 2+ years of protection relay design, operation, and programming experience.
• 2+ years of experience with PLC operation and programming.
• Strong desire to provide customer service and build long‑term, successful working relationships with UMD personnel and stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and support campus master planning initiatives.
• Program management skills and experience managing capital projects. Individuals who are self‑motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done.
• Ability to convey subtle or complex technical messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience.

Benefits Of Working For Honeywell

In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: August 27th, 2026.

About Honeywell Technologies

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure‑play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission‑critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Building Automation (BA) is a leading global provider of products, software, solutions, and technologies that enable building owners and occupants to ensure their facilities are safe, energy efficient, sustainable, and productive. BA products and services include advanced software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrades of systems. Revenues in 2022 for BA were $6B and there are approximately 18,000 employees globally.