Staff Electrical Engineer, Power Systems Studies

Trystar; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trystar in Minnesota seeks an experienced electrical engineer to own and review short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, and grounding studies for DC and AC power systems from concept through certification and manufacturing. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 10+ years of hands-on power system experience.

Candidate will independently perform studies, use a power system analysis platform, and demonstrate technical leadership in reporting.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field.
• Typically 10 or more years of relevant industrial experience.
• Candidates must independently perform and review short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies; use a power system analysis platform; understand DC fault and protection behavior, applicable standards, grounding, and protective devices; and demonstrate technical leadership and strong reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and review short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, and grounding studies from concept through manufacturing.
• Translate findings into design and test requirements and support certification and customers.
• Lead complex technical reviews and investigations while mentoring engineers.

Skills

Power System Studies

DC Fault Analysis

AC Fault Analysis

Protective Device Coordination

Arc-Flash Analysis

Grounding Systems

Power System Modeling

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

EasyPower

Circuit Breaker and Fuse Selection

Technical Writing

Root-Cause Analysis

Cross-Functional Technical Leadership

Engineer Mentoring

Risk Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

EasyPower

Job description

Own and review short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, and grounding studies for DC and AC power systems, from concept through certification and manufacturing. Establish study methods and acceptance criteria, translate findings into design and test requirements, support certification and customers, and lead complex technical reviews and investigations while mentoring engineers.

Requirements: Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field and typically 10 or more years of relevant industrial experience, including substantial hands-on power system studies. Candidates must independently perform and review short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies; use a power system analysis platform; understand DC fault and protection behavior, applicable standards, grounding, and protective devices; and demonstrate technical leadership and strong reporting skills.

Key Skills: Power System Studies, DC Fault Analysis, AC Fault Analysis, Protective Device Coordination, Arc-Flash Analysis, Grounding Systems, Power System Modeling, ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, Circuit Breaker and Fuse Selection, Technical Writing, Root-Cause Analysis, Cross-Functional Technical Leadership, Engineer Mentoring, Risk Analysis