Sr. Design Engineer

Open Systems Inc.; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

401(k)

Medical insurance

Job summary

A boutique design engineering services company is seeking a Sr. Design Engineer in Boulder, CO. The ideal candidate will lead complex engineering projects in renewable power systems, mentor junior engineers, and develop innovative engineering solutions. Candidates should have 6-8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in engineering. This position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits including vision and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-8 years work experience in electrical design engineering focused on renewable power.
• Deep experience with engineering design requirements on complex projects.
• Familiarity with energy markets and electric power system interconnection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality services for complex engineering projects.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.
• Assist leadership in defining new engineering solutions.

Skills

Electrical design engineering

Project management

Technical mentorship

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Professional Engineer (PE) stamp

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

PSS/E

PSCAD

Job description

Position Title

Sr. Design Engineer

Location

Boulder, CO - HYBRID

Duration

Full Time

Base Pay Range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Company Description

• The client is a boutique design engineering services company focused on advanced power systems.
• The projects we work on are technically complex and often first-of-their-kind, ranging from utility-scale battery storage to microgrids to complex protection and controls schemes. Our goal is to facilitate a global change in energy infrastructure with smart and connected projects that exceed our customers’ expectations.
• This job is an opportunity to help lead projects solving hard technical challenges.

Position Summary

• Client is seeking a Senior Engineering Lead to support the firm’s growth. Client is rapidly expanding the scope of its business to include some of the most exciting technology developments driving the electric power industry today. Our clients include Fortune 50 companies and advanced energy iconoclasts seeking to deliver the energy transition. Candidates will be tasked with leading the delivery of advanced energy projects in a demanding environment.
• This role has three primary responsibilities:
• [60%] Be ultimately responsible for delivering quality services for complex engineering projects for an array of clients and generation technologies. This will require working directly with clients, organizing and managing subcontractors, leading project engineering teams, and, ultimately, providing a high-quality work product and service to our customers.
• [25%] Work alongside personnel managers to provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and project managers. This includes providing in-office support and leadership to help the team reach its full potential.
• [15%] Work with the Company leadership team to define, develop, and offer new engineering solutions and products. Help the client’s team identify new opportunities and launch new engineering services.
• You will report to the Director of Engineering. There are minimal travel expectations other than the occasional site visit or conference attendance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (minimum) or advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline, with a PE stamp preferable
• Minimum of 6-8 years work experience in electrical design engineering with a focus on renewable power systems and demonstrated track record for execution
• Deep experience with detailed engineering design requirements on complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects
• Experience with key engineering studies (arc flash, harmonics, grounding, etc.)
• Familiarity with key engineering tools (AutoCAD, ETAP, PSS/E, PSCAD) and/or the ability to learn them and teach to a broader team
• Experience/familiarity with energy markets, ISO/RTO operations, and electric power system interconnection
• Professionalism in all regards, high standards for deliverable quality, prompt and respectful communication etiquette, and keen attention to detail
• Aesthetic and design sensibilities in developing client-ready content
• Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, concise, and accessible way, both in person and in writing
• Natural tendency to take initiative independently, solve problems creatively, and pursue new skills or knowledge with vigor
• Self-manager

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Design

Industries

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

Benefits

• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Medical insurance

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