A Principal Electrical Engineer - Power Systems responsible for leading the engineering design of sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and complex commercial/industrial power distribution systems. The Principal Electrical Engineer is considered a specialist in the electrical engineering field and the role impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects.
Required:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree from accredited university with emphasis in power systems required.
- Minimum of twelve (12+) years of work experience in electric utility industry to include at least 5 years in a Lead, Supervisor or Project Manager role.
- PE License required.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) with power system analysis, distribution system modeling, and protective device coordination required.
- Expert knowledge with medium voltage electrical substations and distribution systems.
- Previous experience utilizing MS Project (or similar) to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services.
- High proficiency with power system software (ETAP, SKM, EasyPower or similar)
- Ability to develop staff through mentoring and coaching.
- Must have excellent analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written required.
- Must be a team player and be able to work with various partners from start to finish.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Possess and maintain broad and in-depth knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to utility power distribution systems.
- Keen ability to apply expertise to complex problems.
- Develop concept design alternatives, engineering calculations, analysis, and engineering estimates for system improvement projects for substations and distribution systems.
- Lead the engineering design of sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and complex commercial/industrial power distribution systems.
- Develop conceptual and detailed engineering packages for microgrid designs with renewable and fossil fuel generation assets.
- As a Lead Engineer, prepare, review, and approve design reports and procedures.
- Develop/review complex electrical system models in ETAP (or similar software) and validate various system study findings/recommendations.
- Develop electrical specifications for major electrical apparatus.
- Maintain strong and responsive company-customer relationships.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of power system protection and relaying schemes for electrical distribution system.
- Schedule and attend field walk-downs to determine project requirements.
- Prepare cost estimates and assist construction personnel throughout project life cycle with tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate.
- Analyze electrical fault events, power quality issues, system loading scenarios and assist company crew to implement corrective actions.
- Keep current with utility industry standards and codes. Enforce and maintain all applicable standards and codes for O&M, replacement/renewable and new installations.
- Provide guidance and mentor junior engineers to help with their career development and oversee their tasks on specific project work.
Required:
Other Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Required to obtain Military Base Security Access Clearance.
