Senior Electrical Engineer; Power Job Omaha area,Nebraska USA,Engineering

Position: Senior Electrical Engineer (Power)

Summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems to join a growing engineering consulting team supporting industrial and energy infrastructure projects across North America. This is a high-impact technical leadership role for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex electrical design challenges and leading projects from concept through execution. You'll support a diverse portfolio of projects in industries including Oil & Gas, Renewables, Distributed Power, Data Centers, and Power Generation, while serving as a technical lead, client partner, and mentor to engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead moderate to large-scale electrical engineering projects from concept through delivery
Serve as a technical lead and make sound decisions on complex engineering issues
Develop and oversee:
Power system designs
Control drawings
Engineering calculations
Technical reports
Project documentation
Design electrical service interconnections in coordination with utility providers
Prepare specifications for the procurement, installation, and testing of electrical equipment
Perform and/or lead:
Electrical system studies
Detailed design work
Design reviews
Field investigations
Technical reporting
Utilize engineering software such as SKM and/or ETAP for system modeling and analysis
Coordinate with project managers, clients, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Identify project risks, scope changes, and technical challenges proactively
Support proposal development, cost estimating, and business development activities
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience
Proven experience in a technical leadership role
Direct experience supporting industrial facilities
Experience using SKM or ETAP
Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, API, and AGA standards and recommended practices

Technical Expertise

Experience with the design and analysis of:

High, medium, and low-voltage power systems
Protective relay schemes
Arc flash hazard analysis
Switchgear
Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
Variable frequency drives
Service entrance systems
Emergency power systems
Power distribution equipment
Electrical equipment upgrades

Preferred Experience

Substation design
Relay programming and startup
Construction support
Commissioning and startup activities
Full project lifecycle experience from concept through commissioning

Key attributes include:

Strategic thinking and ability to drive projects from concept to implementation

Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Experience leading project teams
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Adaptability in fast-paced project environments
Commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Collaborative and team-oriented approach
Passion for mentoring and developing others
Approximately 10% travel for site visits, field investigations, commissioning support, and client meetings

Travel:

Approximately 10% travel for site visits, field investigations, commissioning support, and client meetings

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