Senior Power Systems Design Engineer

Brightsmith; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Brightsmith is seeking a Senior Design Engineer (Electrical Power Systems) to lead design and execution of complex power generation projects. The role requires engineering design, technical analysis, project documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver safe, reliable electrical power systems.

Responsibilities include preparing design packages, conducting load flow and short‑circuit studies, AutoCAD drawings, and coordinating equipment procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• PE license preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in electrical power systems or power generation engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and power system analysis software (ETAP/PSCAD).

Responsibilities

• Design safe, reliable and cost-effective electrical power systems in accordance with codes and standards.
• Support commercial team with site visits, evaluating customer requirements, and developing engineering proposals.
• Prepare design packages with calculations, equipment specs, layouts, single-line diagrams, schematics and BOMs.
• Coordinate procurement of power system equipment.
• Provide technical support during project execution, commissioning, and field operations both remotely and on-site.
• Develop and revise engineering drawings using CAD software.
• Perform electrical system studies including load flow and short-circuit analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

Brightsmith is seeking a Senior Design Engineer (Electrical Power Systems) to lead design and execution of complex power generation projects. The role requires engineering design, technical analysis, project documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver safe, reliable electrical power systems.

Responsibilities include preparing design packages, conducting load flow and short‑circuit studies, AutoCAD drawings, and coordinating equipment procurement.