Senior Power Systems Engineer – Arc Flash & Protection

Ghafari Associates, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Internship program

Top Workplace recognition

Job summary

Ghafari Associates, LLC is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Power Systems to perform and document power system studies for diverse facilities, including short circuit, overcurrent protection, arc flash, and motor starting analyses, using SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower. You will collect field data, visit sites, and collaborate with project teams to ensure compliant, reliable designs.

A Bachelor's in EE and a PE license are required, with 10+ years in electrical engineering and 5+ years in power systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform short circuit analysis to evaluate fault currents and proper equipment ratings.
• Conduct overcurrent protection device coordination studies for selective tripping and reliability.
• Evaluate systems for selective coordination per NFPA 70 and recommend compliant solutions.
• Perform arc flash analysis per IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E to determine boundaries and PPE requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend arc flash mitigation strategies.
• Create arc flash labels per NFPA 70E and client standards.
• Conduct site visits to apply arc flash labels and verify installation.
• Perform motor-starting studies to assess impact on power systems.
• Utilize SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower for modeling and analysis.
• Maintain organized project files with calculations and schedules.
• Collaborate with PM, engineers, and client to define scope and budget.
• Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical development.
• Edit and draft project specifications.

Skills

Short-circuit analysis

Protective device coordination

Arc flash analysis

Power system modeling software

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

BIM 360/ACC

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer’s License

Tools

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

BIM 360/ACC

Job description

Ghafari Associates, LLC is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Power Systems to perform and document power system studies for diverse facilities, including short circuit, overcurrent protection, arc flash, and motor starting analyses, using SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower. You will collect field data, visit sites, and collaborate with project teams to ensure compliant, reliable designs.

A Bachelor's in EE and a PE license are required, with 10+ years in electrical engineering and 5+ years in power systems