Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer

Electric Power Systems, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Electric Power Systems, Inc. in Alaska is seeking a Senior Power System Electrical Engineer to join our Anchorage team. You will lead substation design, power system studies, and protection coordination for diverse utility and industrial projects.

Join a team of 40+ engineers, manage projects, mentor junior staff, and deliver integrated power generation solutions. PE license required or ability to obtain Alaska PE within six months; experience with PV, wind, microgrid a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven team leader with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in project scoping, estimating, and detailed electrical design.
• Experience in management of and technical lead for entry level engineers.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SEL, Woodward, Comap, Basler, GE, ETAP, EasyPower, SKM and PowerWorld.
• Knowledge of VFD controls and applications.
• PE Registration required, or ability to obtain an Alaska PE within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with subject matter experts within the company in substation design, power system studies, protection & coordination, diesel power plant design.
• Serve as a technical lead project manager within a company of over 40 professional engineers.
• Perform or direct other engineers in analyzing low voltage, medium voltage power systems, designing substations and power plants in unique environments, and project management.
• Develop controls and design for the integration of power generation of various technologies into the same plant.
• Prepare technical reports using Microsoft Word.
• Develop project proposals, scopes, and schedules.
• Manage projects independently, including coordinating data requests and submissions, tracking progress, and addressing client comments.
• Provide technical oversight and direction to other engineers as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Project scoping

Estimating

Electrical design

Mentoring engineers

MS Office

Field experience

PE Registration

Tools

AutoCAD

SEL

Woodward

Comap

Basler

GE

ETAP

EasyPower

SKM

PowerWorld

Job description

Electric Power Systems, Inc (EPS) is a unique company offering a wide range of services in the areas related to small and large utilities, industrial customers and Independent Power Producers. We provide power system operation studies and troubleshooting, design of new facilities and upgrading of existing facilities, consultation and studies. EPS designs substations up to 230 kV, power plants from 100 kW to 25 MW, and protection, control and monitoring systems including SEL based relays and PLC based SCADA systems. We extensive experience with PV based systems in remote locations and have integrated both PV and Wind power generation into remote diesel power plants.

Through our sister company, EPS also offers unique design/build services for a wide variety of projects from power plants to substations, transmission and distribution systems.

We are currently seeking a skilled Senior Power System Electrical Engineer to join our Alaska team.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate withsubject matter experts within the company in substation design, power system studies, protection & coordination, diesel power plant design
• Serve as a technical lead project manager within a company of over 40 professional engineers
• Perform or direct other engineers in analyzing low voltage, medium voltage power systems, designing substations and power plants in unique environments, and project management
• Develop controls and design for the integration of power generation of various technologies into the same plant
• Prepare technical reports using Microsoft word
• Develop project proposals, scopes, and schedules
• Manage projects independently, including coordinating data requests and submissions, tracking progress, and addressing client comments
• Provide technical oversight and direction to other engineers as needed

Requirements:

• Proven team leader with strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experienced in project scoping, estimating, and detailed electrical design
• Experiences in management of and technical lead for, entry level engineers
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in AutoCAD, SEL, Woodward, Comap, Basler, GE, ETAP, EasyPower, SKM and PowerWorld
• Knowledge of VFD controls and applications
• Field experience is preferred, but not required
• Microgrid, power plant or utility experience a plus, but not required
• Experience in off-grid applications and integration of wind, solar, hydro generation preferred
• Ability to perform site visits and conduct project scoping with clients
• Ability to work independently and on multidiscipline engineering teams
• PE Registration required, or ability to obtain an Alaska PE within 6 months

Electric Power Systems offers a great benefit package including Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, and more.

Electric Power Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Affirmitive Action employer that values diversity at all levels. We consider candidates for all positions on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability and any other legally protected status. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are an EEO/AA employer.

Electric Power Systems, Inc. is a smoke-free and drug free company.