Senior EHV Electrical Engineer | PSCAD Expert

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k), profit sharing and ESOP

Paid vacation, personal days and hols

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is seeking a senior electrical engineer to perform EMT analyses for EHV studies and guide junior staff. The role emphasizes hands‑on modeling, reporting, and coordination with project teams on substations, lines, and protection schemes.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in EHV studies, extensive PSCAD experience, and a PE license is preferred. Hybrid or remote work is possible; relocation to Madison, WI or Chesapeake, VA is common for the team.

Qualifications

• MSEE degree; PhD desirable.
• 15+ years of experience performing EHV studies.
• PSCAD expert; ATP/EMTP-RV knowledge a plus.
• Professional engineer license preferred but not required.
• Occasional travel may be required; sponsorship not needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed EMT analyses for EHV studies.
• Guide and train junior staff on study methods and reporting.
• Coordinate with project teams on conductor ratings, equipment specs, and protection schemes.
• Prepare thorough technical reports documenting analysis methods and findings.
• Support with client communications and project delivery.

Skills

EMT analysis

Team mentoring

Education

MSEE

PhD desirable

Tools

PSCAD

ATP/EMTP-RV

Loadflow tools

MathCad

Excel

Job description

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is seeking a senior electrical engineer to perform EMT analyses for EHV studies and guide junior staff. The role emphasizes hands‑on modeling, reporting, and coordination with project teams on substations, lines, and protection schemes.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in EHV studies, extensive PSCAD experience, and a PE license is preferred. Hybrid or remote work is possible; relocation to Madison, WI or Chesapeake, VA is common for the team.