Senior Power Systems Engineer: Grid Reliability & Upgrades

Strive Solutions; Gardner (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Strive Solutions is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Gardner, IL to design, review, and improve electrical power generation and distribution systems for reliability and performance.

You will lead load studies, fault analyses, and ensure compliance with codes while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating across teams to drive safety, efficiency, and grid integration projects.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering expertise in power systems design, reliability, and performance.
• Proficiency in power system analysis, including load and fault studies.
• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and utility requirements.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for root-cause analysis.
• Ability to coordinate across teams and provide technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical designs for power generation and distribution systems.
• Perform load studies and fault analyses to support safe, reliable operations.
• Ensure designs and engineering work comply with applicable industry codes and utility standards.
• Lead root-cause investigations for equipment and system performance issues.
• Support grid integration of renewable and conventional assets.
• Drive system upgrades focused on safety, efficiency, sustainability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams; mentor junior engineers.
• Manage and maintain technical documentation supporting engineering deliverables.

Skills

Power systems design

Load studies

Fault analysis

Code compliance

Technical leadership

Job description

Strive Solutions is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Gardner, IL to design, review, and improve electrical power generation and distribution systems for reliability and performance.

You will lead load studies, fault analyses, and ensure compliance with codes while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating across teams to drive safety, efficiency, and grid integration projects.