Senior Power Systems Engineer Post Date: Apr 1, 2026 Hybrid (Raleigh, NC)

EquaGen Engineers; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on innovative projects

Dynamic work environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Job summary

A skilled engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Power Studies Engineer to join their hybrid team in Raleigh, North Carolina. The role requires conducting various electrical studies, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and leading project tasks. Candidates must have a PE license and proficiency in software like ETAP, SKM, and PSSE. The position offers an opportunity to work on innovative projects within a collaborative environment, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in software programs related to electrical studies.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards.
• Familiarity with NERC PRC standards for compliance.
• Experience with substations and BESS projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical studies including short circuit analysis and arc flash analysis.
• Utilize software to perform and support electrical studies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards.
• Lead and guide Electrical Engineers in project tasks.
• Prepare and present technical reports for internal and external customers.

Skills

Proficiency in ETAP

Proficiency in SKM

Proficiency in PSSE

Knowledge of NEC

Knowledge of NESC

Knowledge of NEMA

Knowledge of IEEE

Knowledge of ANSI

Electrical studies experience

Technical report preparation

Leadership skills

Education

PE license

Job description

Position Overview

Equagen is a skilled engineering firm that offers innovative solutions in various sectors such as Power & Utilities, Infrastructure, and Industrial sectors, including transmission and substation projects. We are currently seeking a talented Electrical Power Studies Engineer to join our team.

Location

Hybrid (Raleigh, NC)

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical studies including short circuit analysis, protection coordination, arc flash analysis, and transient studies.
• Utilize software programs such as ETAP, SKM, PSSE, and others to perform and support electrical studies.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Perform electrical studies for substations, BESS projects, and interconnection, adhering to US transmission industry standards, formats, and guidelines.
• Lead and guide Electrical and Associate Electrical Engineers in their projects and tasks.
• Develop and validate simulation models and ensure high‑quality analytics and reporting.
• Independently prepare, present, and support others in preparing technical reports for internal and external customers, maintaining high standards of quality and schedule adherence.
• Lead proposals in response to customer specifications, RFP/RFQ, and technical information requests.
• Manage large‑scale technical proposals for studies across various markets in collaboration with other firms.
• Provide application engineering support for other divisions and departments.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in software programs such as ETAP, SKM, PSSE, and others relevant to electrical studies.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards, including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Familiarity with application of NERC PRC standards for compliance.
• Expertise in conducting electrical studies and familiarity with various types of electrical studies.
• Ability to perform electrical studies according to the standards, formats, or guidelines required by the US transmission industry.
• Experience in performing electrical studies for substations, BESS projects, and interconnection.
• Ability to lead or guide Electrical and Associate Electrical Engineers.
• Experience in procurement and developing technical proposals.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to prepare and present technical reports.
• PE license required.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a skilled engineering firm on innovative projects.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.