Power Design Electrical Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION:          POWER DESIGN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

                                               

Position Status:               Full-Time, Salaried, and At Will.

 

Position Responsibilities:

The Power Design Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical power systems with an emphasis on medium-voltage distribution, power system studies, and protection and controls (P&C). This role supports projects across commercial, industrial, utility, mission-critical, and institutional facilities by developing safe, reliable, and efficient power system designs. The Engineer collaborates closely with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that meet client, code, and industry requirements.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Power & Medium-Voltage System Design

• Design low-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution systems (5kV–35kV).
• Develop one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, riser diagrams, panel schedules, equipment layouts, and grounding systems.
• Specify power distribution equipment such as switchgear, switchboards, MCCs, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and protective devices.
• Perform service load calculations in accordance with NEC, utility, and project requirements.

 

Protection & Controls (P&C)

• Develop protection schemes for MV and LV systems, including relay protection, coordination, and control logic.
• Create protection one-lines, AC/DC schematics, relay settings, and control wiring diagrams.
• Review and interpret relay logic diagrams, SCADA points list, and interconnection requirements.
• Coordinate with utilities and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) for protection compliance.

 

Power System Studies & Analysis

• Perform engineering studies including:
  • Short-circuit
  • Coordination / arc-flash analysis
  • Load flow / voltage drop
  • Motor starting
  • Harmonic analysis
• Utilize software such as SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or CYME to model electrical systems and generate reports.
• Provide recommendations to improve system reliability, safety, and operational performance.

 

Project Coordination and Technical Leadership

• Prepare technical specifications, construction documents, and engineering reports.
• Conduct field investigations, site assessments, and equipment evaluations.
• Support construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittal reviews, site observations, and punch lists.
• Collaborate with mechanical, structural, civil, and technology teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and scope management.

 

Quality, Compliance & Standards

• Ensure designs comply with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, NESC, utility standards, and client specifications.
• Apply industry best practices for grounding, fault protection, and power system reliability.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support project QA/QC reviews.

 

Additional Technical Responsibilities

• Develop construction documents including drawings and specifications.
• Create relay settings and relay protection logic files (.rdb or similar).
• Develop automation sequence of operation.
• Perform PLC design and integration
• Support medium-voltage generation system design.
• Provide construction administration support.

 

Preferred Additional Experience

• Proposal writing
• Cost estimating
• Marketing and business development (BD)
• High-voltage power system design
• Substation design
• Transmission design
• Data center projects
• Hospital projects
• Wastewater treatment facilities

 

Job Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• 10+ years of experience in power systems design.
• Experience with medium-voltage systems, protection & controls, and power distribution design.
• Proficiency with SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or similar analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of NEC, IEEE standards, and utility interconnection requirements.
• Ability to create detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with utility, industrial, mission-critical, or large commercial projects.
• Relay programming experience (SEL, GE, ABB, etc.).
• Familiarity with SCADA, PLCs, automation systems, and integration requirements.

 

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to perform fieldwork, including site walks and inspections.
• Occasional travel to project sites and client locations.
• Ability to work in both office and construction environments.