Senior Power System Studies Engineer

Jobtailor

Illinois

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks a Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead and own end-to-end power studies for industrial clients, from scoping to client-ready deliverables. You will build and validate ETAP, EasyPower, or SKM models and perform load flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, and protection coordination.

Travel to client sites as needed; mentor junior engineers and help develop standards and templates. PE license or progress toward licensure preferred; strong communication skills required.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
8+ years of experience performing power system studies for industrial clients
Advanced, hands-on proficiency in ETAP, EasyPower or SKM, including building and validating models
Deep command of load flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, protective device and relay coordination, motor-starting, and harmonics
Proven ability to own studies independently from scoping through client-ready deliverables
Working knowledge of IEEE 1584, IEEE 3000 Series, NFPA 70, and NFPA 70E
Strong written communication and reporting skills
Working proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States and maintain authorization throughout employment without company sponsorship
Ability to work in industrial or utility environments while wearing PPE
Professional Engineer (PE) license or active progress toward licensure preferred
Experience with PSS E, PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Cyme, Aspen Oneliner, or EMTP preferred
Transient stability, dynamic, or utility interconnection study experience preferred
Master’s degree in Power Systems, Electric Power, or Energy Systems preferred
Experience mentoring engineers and supporting proposals and estimating preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and own power system studies end-to-end from scoping to client-ready reports
Build and validate models in ETAP, EasyPower, or SKM PowerTools
Perform load flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, protective device and relay coordination
Develop and perform dynamic analyses such as transient stability and harmonics
Coordinate protection schemes and relay settings
Mentor junior engineers on modeling, analysis, and standards
Develop and maintain study templates, methodology, and quality standards
Travel to client facilities to gather field data and support projects
Review studies and perform reviews as senior responsibilities increase

Skills

Power system studies

ETAP

EasyPower

SKM PowerTools

Load flow

Short-circuit

Arc-flash

Relay coordination

Mentoring

Client communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Power Systems

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Excel

PSS E

PSCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Cyme

Aspen Oneliner

Job description

Lead and own power system studies end-to-end, including scoping, modeling, analysis, quality control, and final client-ready reports
Build and validate models in ETAP, EasyPower, or SKM Power*Tools
Perform load flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, protective device and relay coordination, motor-starting, and harmonics studies
Perform additional dynamic or static motor-starting, harmonics, ground grid, transient stability, and lightning analyses as required
Create and analyze relay setting files and coordinate protection schemes
Serve as a technical point of contact for clients, scope work, gather data, and present findings and recommendations
Review and quality-control studies produced by junior engineers
Mentor junior engineers on modeling, analysis, and standards
Develop and maintain study templates, methodology, and quality standards
Travel occasionally to client facilities to gather field data alongside Nexus personnel
Work is reviewed by the discipline manager before reaching the client and perform reviews for others as senior responsibilities increase

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
8+ years of experience performing power system studies for industrial clients
Advanced, hands-on proficiency in ETAP, EasyPower or SKM, including building and validating models
Deep command of load flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, protective device and relay coordination, motor-starting, and harmonics
Proven ability to own studies independently from scoping through client-ready deliverables
Working knowledge of IEEE 1584, IEEE 3000 Series, NFPA 70, and NFPA 70E
Strong written communication and reporting skills
Working proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States and maintain authorization throughout employment without company sponsorship
Ability to work in industrial or utility environments while wearing appropriate PPE
Professional Engineer (PE) license or active progress toward licensure preferred
Experience with PSS E, PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Cyme, Aspen Oneliner, or EMTP preferred
Transient stability, dynamic, or utility interconnection study experience preferred
Master’s degree in Power Systems, Electric Power, or Energy Systems preferred
Experience mentoring engineers and supporting proposals and estimating preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading power system studies, including modeling, analysis, and quality control, while effectively communicating findings to clients. Proficient in using industry-standard tools and methodologies to deliver client-ready reports and mentor junior engineers.

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