Senior Level Engineer

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support critical infrastructure projects. This role involves power system analysis and coordinating engineering activities in a collaborative, hybrid environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and at least 4 years of engineering experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience with tools like CYME, EMS, and PSSE, showcasing strong analytical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with at least one of CYME, EMS, PSSE, or TARA.
• Strong understanding of power systems operations and engineering analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system analysis using operational criteria.
• Coordinate complex shutdown activities across multiple regions.
• Develop and support engineering studies and operational improvement initiatives.

Skills

Power system analysis

CYME

EMS

PSSE

TARA

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

CYME

EMS

PSSE

TARA

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: REMOTE, USA ( Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana PREFFERED)
Remote Option: EST candidates may be considered
Duration: 12-Month Contract (Potential Extension)
Pay Rate: $45-50/hr W2

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support critical engineering and operational initiatives within a large utility environment. This role is responsible for planning, conducting, and coordinating engineering activities related to system operations, shutdown scheduling, and system analysis.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, practical field experience, and experience working with power system operational and planning tools such as CYME, EMS, PSSE, or TARA.

This position plays a key role in coordinating complex shutdown schedules, supporting system study efforts, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform power system analysis using operational criteria and engineering tools such as:
  • CYME
  • EMS
  • PSSE
  • TARA
• Partner closely with system study engineers and project schedulers to maintain accurate long-term shutdown schedules
• Organize and lead:
  • Huddle meetings
  • Shutdown schedule review meetings
  • Cross-functional coordination meetings
• Coordinate complex and back-to-back shutdown activities across multiple regions or operational areas
• Develop and support engineering studies and operational improvement initiatives
• Identify and propose solutions to engineering and operational challenges
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on shutdown optimization and resource coordination
• Collaborate with field employees, technicians, engineers, and operational personnel to ensure successful project execution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Technology
  • Or related engineering discipline
• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience with at least one of the following:
  • CYME
  • EMS
  • PSSE
  • TARA
• Strong understanding of power systems operations and engineering analysis
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to lead meetings and work cross-functionally across multiple teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility or energy industry experience
• Experience supporting outage/shutdown coordination activities
• Familiarity with operational planning and scheduling processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule:
  • Onsite Tuesday–Thursday
  • Remote Monday & Friday
• Collaborative engineering environment supporting large-scale utility operations
• Opportunity to work on complex operational and system planning initiatives