Electrical Engineer - Power Systems

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Electrical Engineering or senior staff, the Electrical Engineer – Power Systems will specialize in performing and documenting power system studies, including short circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and arc flash hazard studies. The engineer will provide detailed engineering analysis for industrial, commercial, educational, governmental, and healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

This role requires proficiency in power system modeling software, field data collection, and collaboration with project teams to deliver high-quality, reliable electrical engineering solutions.

• Perform short circuit analysis to evaluate fault currents and ensure proper short-circuit current ratings of electrical equipment.
• Conduct overcurrent protection device coordination studies to determine overcurrent protective device settings for selective tripping and ensure system reliability.
• Evaluate systems for selective coordination where required per NFPA 70 and recommend solutions to comply with NFPA 70.
• Perform comprehensive arc flash hazard analysis per IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E to determine the arc flash boundaries, incident energy, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend arc flash mitigation strategies to reduce incident energy levels.
• Create arc flash labels in accordance with NFPA 70E and client standards.
• Conduct site visits to apply arc flash labels.
• Ensure proper application of arc flash labels when installed by the contractor.
• Conduct motor-starting studies to assess the impact of starting large motors on electrical power systems.
• Utilize power system software tools such as SKM, ETAP, or Easy Power for power systems modeling and analysis.
• Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, schedules, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
• Conduct site visits to gather field data and verify existing conditions to support accurate study results.
• Collaborate with project teams, including the Project Manager, Electrical Engineer, and client, to define project scope, budget, and design approach.
• Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical development.
• Edit and draft project specifications.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• Professional Engineer’s License is required

• 10+ years related and progressively more responsible experience in electrical engineering field.
• 5+ years experience performing short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard analysis studies.

• Proficiency short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard software (SKM, ETAP, or Easy Power)
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
• Bluebeam
• BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

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