Principal Electrical Engineer

Power EPC Senior Consultant at Talisman Advisory Partners

Electrical Engineering Team Supervisor

The company is seeking an Electrical Engineering Team Supervisor to lead a small team responsible for planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of electrical distribution systems for our clients. Due to the nature of our work as a Federal Contractor, candidates must be a US Citizen.

The company is a full‑service electric utility solutions engineering firm with more than twenty years' experience in electrical utility system ownership, upgrades, maintenance and operations through our sister company, [Affiliate Company]. [Company] offers a wide range of power system engineering services to investor‑owned, municipal, cooperative, government, industrial, and commercial customers.

• Possess and maintain broad and in-depth knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to utility power substation and distribution systems.
• Design sub‑transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and complex commercial/industrial power distribution systems.
• Oversee a small engineering team for the development of specifications, calculations, design drawings, bill of materials and other related documents for power distribution or substation projects.
• Serve as the Technical Engineer responsible for project deliverables including technical reviews and compliance with customer standards and industry codes and standards.
• Develop design alternatives, engineering calculations, analysis, and engineering estimates for system improvement projects related to substations and distribution systems.
• Support project execution acting as the Owners Engineer answering project RFIs.
• Provide technical input for preparation of engineering and construction cost estimates and schedules.
• Serve as the Interface for customers fostering relationships as a part of the project execution.
• Perform site surveys for major upgrade projects to support project engineering and design; participate in pre‑construction job‑walks as needed with clients and construction contractors.
• Maintain understanding of power system modeling and protection philosophies and schemes.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance to help them grow in their professional careers.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree from an accredited university. Emphasis in power systems preferred
• PE License preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8+) years' work experience in the electrical utility industry
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and ability to motivate, provide guidance and oversee daily responsibilities. Expert knowledge with medium voltage electrical substations and distribution system required.
• Expert with power system analysis (utilizing ETAP or similar software), distribution system modeling, and protective device coordination required.
• Experienced in drawings, specifications, reports, and other technical documentation for deliverables.
• Ability to prepare and maintain construction project schedules (MS Project experience is a plus).
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written as well as strong interpersonal skills.

• 25% to project site locations.

• You must be a US Citizen.
• You will be required to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance.
• Valid driver's license required.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

• Consulting
• Engineering
• Distribution

• Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution
• Electric Power Generation