Electrical Engineer; High Voltage

Staff Electrical Engineer (High Voltage)

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$70.00/hr - $90.00/hr

• Lead the engineering and design of AC high‑voltage systems for industrial substations ranging from 69 kV to 345 kV, including integration with upstream transmission and downstream MV distribution.
• Assess and improve existing substation designs to strengthen reliability, operability, and overall grid stability.
• Develop comprehensive design packages including single‑line diagrams, physical layouts, grounding designs, protection & control schemes, and relay coordination.
• Execute grid simulations and stability analyses using tools such as PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, EMTP, and ASPEN One Liner.
• Conduct short‑circuit, load‑flow, arc flash, and fault studies to validate system performance and compliance.
• Create relay settings using SEL AcSELerator or equivalent platforms.
• Act as Electrical Engineer of Record (EOR) for assigned projects.
• Lead NEC, NESC, IEEE, and NFPA code compliance reviews and provide guidance to multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with civil and structural engineers to optimize substation layouts, foundations, and site development.
• Interface with utilities, ISO/RTOs, and regulatory bodies to support interconnection, permitting, and compliance.
• Support the construction and commissioning teams through field engineering, troubleshooting, and test oversight.
• Review vendor packages, RFIs, and shop drawings for accuracy and alignment with project requirements.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Active or reciprocity‑eligible Professional Engineer (PE) license – must obtain a Nevada (and preferably South Carolina) PE within 2 months of starting.
• 10+ years of high‑voltage electrical engineering experience, ideally within EPC or heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience with transmission‑level design, protection engineering, and full‑lifecycle project execution.

• PSSE, PSLF (load flow & stability)
• PSCAD, EMTP (electromagnetic transient simulation)
• ASPEN One Liner (fault & relay coordination)
• ETAP or SKM (power system modeling)
• SEL AcSELerator (relay settings)
• AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office

• HVDC system and converter station design.
• Strong knowledge of protection systems, SCADA architectures, and substation automation.
• Field experience supporting construction, testing, and commissioning of high‑voltage systems.
• Highly proactive, detail‑driven, and comfortable working in fast‑paced industrial or EPC environments.

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We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level.

Employment Type:

Contract. Job Function:
Engineering and Information Technology. Industries:
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing;
Semiconductor Manufacturing;
Automation Machinery Manufacturing.