Senior Electrical Engineer: Power Systems & Grid

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

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.