power systems design engineer.

Responsibilities:
-Design medium and low voltage power distribution systems for both new and retrofit installations.
-Completing power systems studies, including short circuit, arc flash analysis, protective device coordination, grounding, power quality, and energy savings projects.
-Provide control system design for power distribution systems, including protective relay specification, protective device programming.
-Document electrical systems (e.g., prepare single-line diagrams, create electrical control schematics, and compile equipment ratings and settings).
-Provide support for new construction and retrofit electrical system design projects.
-Work with equipment suppliers to develop new-project cost estimation and proposal preparation.
-Perform project planning, coordination, and supervision.
-Work with clients on-site to determine optimal system requirements and design constraints.
-Provide testing and data collection support for new project development. This includes problem solving power system failures and new system design.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
-Attention to detail
-Bias for action
-Sense of urgency to achieve goals
-Ability to reduce cycle time and bureaucracy
-Ability to eliminate waste and unnecessary work
-Ability to set priorities, seizes opportunities
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
4-7 years
Qualifications:
-Successful candidate will have a minimum 3 years of experience (preferably 5-10) in the design of power distribution systems for industrial facilities. Completion of a minimum 4 year accredited BSEE program (MSEE a plus, PE licensure a plus).
-Deep and broad knowledge of industrial power distribution design along with demonstrated personal experience in this area
-Strong knowledge and experience in the specification of MV/LV switchgear and transformers along with the related power distribution components.
-Experienced in specification of protective devices (fuses, circuit breakers, protective relays).
-Extensive knowledge in the application of NFPA 70 (NEC) code requirements as it relates to power system design.
-Capable of reading and creating single line and 3 line design diagrams using AutoCAD.
-Strong communication skills (written and verbal) for direct interface with customers.
-Working knowledge of power system control systems (SEL relay experience preferred).
-Experienced in the use of SKM modeling software to develop TCCs and analyze arc flash incident energy concerns for new equipment design.
-Electrical control system design as it relates to power system control.
-Strong writing ability for clear compilation of proposals, reports and other project documents.
-Ability to develop programming for SEL relays a plus.
-Experience with protective device coordination.
-Strong project management abilities.
-Knowledge of industrial safety practices.
-Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
-Passion for technology and innovation.
-Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, AutoCAD)
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