Sr. Power Systems Engineer

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Integration engineers require a substantial amount of specialized expertise, including power system studies, software and hardware engineering, interface protocols, and general problem‑solving skills. Projects will include new and challenging problems with input from a broad range of engineers where the integration engineer pulls it all together.

• Develop and maintain expert‑level technical expertise in electric power system protection and automation.
• Work closely with design, vendor, utility, regulatory agencies, operators, owners, contractors, and protection engineers to create system programming that translates owner requirements into concrete technical designs.
• Develop settings for all layers of control including protective relaying, communication processors, and Human Machine Interface (HMI).
• Simulate power‑system conditions in a lab environment to test communications and automation functionality of integrated IEDs and software packages.
• Serve as a technical resource for ERS field engineers during installation, commissioning and operation of protection and automation systems.
• Write complete, detailed reports and accurately process job billing.
• Provide technical support to ERS sales engineers and customers.
• Maintain strong client relationships.

• Customer focus – dedicated to meeting expectations, establishing effective relationships and gaining trust.
• Decision quality – makes well‑balanced decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment.
• Integrity and trust – truthful, keeps confidences, does not blame others.
• Listening – attentive, patient, accurately restates opinions.
• Problem solving – rigorous logic, explores all sources, looks beyond obvious answers.
• Standing alone – takes responsibility, works independently on complex assignments.

• Graduate Engineer (BSEE or BSME) with at least eight years of experience in design, testing and commissioning of protection and automation systems.
• Minimum five years as a Power Systems Engineer.
• Registered Engineer in Training with ability to obtain PE licensure within one year.

• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and industry standards such as NERC, IEEE, OSHA, NFPA.
• Special skills in generation and co‑generation start‑up, pilot wire and distance relaying, computer power‑system transient surveys, vector and phasor analogies, complex control systems, and high‑voltage substation start‑up.
• Background in switch gear and 500 kV class equipment.
• Excellent communication, supervisory, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in electrical apparatus testing with strong theoretical understanding of power systems.
• Experience completing projects consistently on budget.
• Strong computer skills: editing, formatting, templates in Microsoft Office, manufacturer software, and documentation within AutoCAD.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, night work, and travel up to several weeks.
• Physical requirements:
  
  standing, walking, using hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, sitting, climbing, and balance. Vision requirements include close and distance vision, color differentiation, and focus adjustment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Only candidates legally authorized to work in the United States are eligible. No sponsorship will be provided.

We promote equal opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, citizenship status, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.