Senior Power System Studies Engineer: Lead Modeling & Analysis

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

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

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.