Senior Electrical Engineer

Tharp Consulting; Essex (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting seeks an experienced electrical engineer to develop, review, and validate designs for power generation and distribution. You will perform load studies, fault analyses, and support grid integration and system modernization initiatives.

You will guide corrective actions, ensure codes and utility standards compliance, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining thorough technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires strong expertise in electrical power systems and proficiency in load/fault analysis.
• Familiarity with codes, standards, and utility requirements is essential.
• Ability to diagnose issues, investigate root causes, and guide corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and validate electrical designs for power generation and distribution systems.
• Perform load studies and fault analyses; support grid integration and system upgrades.
• Mentor junior engineers and document technical work; ensure compliance with codes and utility standards.

Skills

Power Systems Engineering

Electrical Design

Power Generation

Power Distribution

Load Studies

Fault Analysis

Electrical Codes and Standards

Utility Requirements

Root-Cause Investigation

Grid Integration

System Modernization

Reliability Engineering

Technical Leadership

Technical Documentation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Mentoring

Job description

Develop, review, and validate electrical designs for power generation and distribution systems, including load studies, fault analyses, grid integration, and system upgrades. Investigate electrical issues, guide corrective actions, ensure compliance with applicable codes and utility standards, and collaborate with teams while maintaining technical documentation and mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

Requires strong expertise in electrical power systems, proficiency in load and fault analysis, and working knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and utility requirements. Candidates should also bring diagnostic and root-cause investigation skills, support for grid integration and modernization, and effective communication, leadership, and documentation abilities.

Key Skills

• Power Systems Engineering
• Electrical Design
• Power Generation
• Power Distribution
• Load Studies
• Fault Analysis
• Electrical Codes and Standards
• Utility Requirements
• Root-Cause Investigation
• Grid Integration
• System Modernization
• Reliability Engineering
• Technical Leadership
• Technical Documentation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Mentoring