Senior Electrical Engineer (Power)

UpCore Solutions; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UpCore Solutions is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems to join our growing engineering consulting team supporting industrial and energy infrastructure projects across North America.

You will lead projects from concept through execution, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with clients, utilities, and contractors on power system designs, protective relays, and switchgear. PE license and 10+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Proven technical leadership in industrial facilities.
• Experience with SKM or ETAP.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, API, and AGA standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderate to large-scale electrical engineering projects from concept through delivery.
• Serve as a technical lead and decision-maker on complex engineering issues.
• Develop and oversee power system designs, control drawings, engineering calculations, reports, and project documentation.
• Design electrical service interconnections in coordination with utility providers.
• Prepare specifications for procurement, installation, and testing of electrical equipment.
• Perform and/or lead system studies, detailed design, design reviews, field investigations, and technical reporting.

Skills

Power systems design

Electrical project leadership

SKM/ETAP modeling

NEC/NFPA 70E knowledge

Client communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems to join a growing engineering consulting team supporting industrial and energy infrastructure projects across North America. This is a high-impact technical leadership role for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex electrical design challenges and leading projects from concept through execution. You'll support a diverse portfolio of projects in industries including Oil & Gas, Renewables, Distributed Power, Data Centers, and Power Generation, while serving as a technical lead, client partner, and mentor to engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead moderate to large-scale electrical engineering projects from concept through delivery
• Serve as a technical lead and make sound decisions on complex engineering issues
• Develop and oversee:
  • Power system designs
  • Control drawings
  • Engineering calculations
  • Technical reports
  • Project documentation
• Design electrical service interconnections in coordination with utility providers
• Prepare specifications for the procurement, installation, and testing of electrical equipment
• Perform and/or lead:
  • Electrical system studies
  • Detailed design work
  • Design reviews
  • Field investigations
  • Technical reporting
• Utilize engineering software such as SKM and/or ETAP for system modeling and analysis
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Identify project risks, scope changes, and technical challenges proactively
• Support proposal development, cost estimating, and business development activities
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience
• Proven experience in a technical leadership role
• Direct experience supporting industrial facilities
• Experience using SKM or ETAP
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, API, and AGA standards and recommended practices

Technical Expertise

Experience with the design and analysis of:

• High, medium, and low-voltage power systems
• Protective relay schemes
• Arc flash hazard analysis
• Switchgear
• Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
• Variable frequency drives
• Service entrance systems
• Emergency power systems
• Power distribution equipment
• Electrical equipment upgrades

Preferred Experience

• Substation design
• Relay programming and startup
• Construction support
• Commissioning and startup activities
• Full project lifecycle experience from concept through commissioning

Key attributes include:

• Strategic thinking and ability to drive projects from concept to implementation
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Experience leading project teams
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Adaptability in fast-paced project environments
• Commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Passion for mentoring and developing others
• Approximately 10% travel for site visits, field investigations, commissioning support, and client meetings

Travel

• Approximately 10% travel for site visits, field investigations, commissioning support, and client meetings