Power System Studies Engineer; Energy Consulting

About the Position

As a mid-level Electrical System Studies Engineer in the Energy Consulting group, you will be responsible for performing electrical power system modeling and analysis primarily for renewable facilities that encompass solar, wind, battery storage generation projects and substation design projects.

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $ / year (based on the Denver, Colorado labor market). The opportunity is available to both local / in‑office (Lakewood, CO) and full‑time remote candidates.

• Creates and develops quality studies and reports including short circuit, reactive power/load flow, arc flash, dynamic, transient, harmonic (pre & post), interconnection compliance, ampacity, grounding, and other related studies and calculations.
• Assists with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings; maintains strong and responsive company‑client relationships.
• Maintains a strong understanding and applications of applicable codes and standards.
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards.
• Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, and relevant undergraduate or graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work.
• Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines.
• May occasionally assist with performing equipment, control system, communications, troubleshooting, and relay field testing and start‑up and commissioning services.
• Other job‑related responsibilities as assigned.
• Secondary responsibilities may include checking and/or performing detailed design of all aspects of electrical power systems, including one‑line diagrams, three‑line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, conduit, and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, writing of equipment specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution; electric power option preferred.
• Experience:
  
  1 – 4 years of relevant engineering or field experience.
• Licensure: FE; PE is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency in power system modeling software such as:
  • Cable ampacity software:
    Cymcap.
  • Steady State software:
    Power Factory or ETAP – required; SKM Power Tools, Easypower, Aspen, Windmill – nice to have.
  • System protection & arc flash software: ETAP – required;
    Easypower, CAPE, Aspen, Power Factory, SKM Power Tools – nice to have.
  • Grounding software: CDEGS or WinIGS.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

• Interconnection & dynamic modeling: PSSe, PSLF.
• Transient studies software: PSCAD.
• Possesses effective written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and people skills.

Work Environment:
Office setting with some field work required. Travel:
Typical 5 – 15%. Physical

Activities:

Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

• 100% employer‑paid team member premiums for medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and long‑term disability.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting.
• Annual & discretionary bonus programs.
• Paid time off.
• Employer‑paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday.
• Annual team building.
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility.
• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities.
• Pet insurance.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.