Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems (Minneapolis)

Excel Engineering, Inc.; Mounds View (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth & Development

Career Advancement Support

Retirement Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Wellness Focus

Work-Life Balance

Flexibility & Trust

Share the Talent, Share the Rewards

Job summary

Excel Engineering, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN seeks an experienced Power Systems Engineer to lead planning, analysis, and design of electrical infrastructure projects.

You will perform studies, model power networks, and coordinate with utilities and regulators to ensure reliability and compliance. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in power systems, deep knowledge of protection and control, and a PE license or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in power systems engineering or related electrical infrastructure
• Experience with utility, industrial, renewable energy, energy storage, or data centers
• Experience with power system studies for medium- and high-voltage design

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies: load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonic, transient analyses
• Support design and integration of power generation facilities, BESS, microgrids, and interconnections
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, protection schemes, grounding designs, and equipment specs
• Evaluate generators, transformers, switchgear, protective relays, inverters, and other equipment
• Support utility interconnection studies with utilities, ISOs, and regulators
• Conduct system performance analyses for reliability, safety, and standards compliance
• Assist with feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed engineering, and commissioning
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, specifications, and construction packages
• Collaborate with clients, manufacturers, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers

Skills

Power systems

Electrical eng

Analytical

Communication

Travel 20%

Education

ABET-accredited EE

PE license preferred

Tools

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

ASPEN

PSCAD

Job description

Excel Engineering, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN seeks an experienced Power Systems Engineer to lead planning, analysis, and design of electrical infrastructure projects.

You will perform studies, model power networks, and coordinate with utilities and regulators to ensure reliability and compliance. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in power systems, deep knowledge of protection and control, and a PE license or ability to obtain one.