Position Summary: This position is primarily responsible for the design, analysis, and documentation of electrical systems for microgrids, mobile power generation, power distribution, and renewable energy equipment. Duties can involve some on-site commissioning and troubleshooting work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and review of medium/low voltage electrical power generation, distribution and microgrid systems
- Preparation of electrical documentation including Short Circuit, Arc Flash and Coordination, Power System, Grounding, Load Flow, Harmonics, Fault studies, and Transient studies using software such as ETAP/SKM
- Preparation of other documentation including area classifications, drawings and reports, fugitive emissions studies, single line diagrams, and electrical BOMs as well as reports associated with electrical system studies
- Develop and maintain technical documentation related to electrical systems
- Provide engineering support to other departments as needed
Educational and Other Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with minimum 12 years of cumulative experience
- Minimum of 8 years of experience with medium voltage power generation system design (to include distribution line design)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience performing electrical studies with ETAP/SKM
- Thorough knowledge of applications, electrical codes, and standards (IEEE, NEC, NFPA, API, etc.)
- Experience with Power Generation Controls and Automation
- Experience with programming Digital Multifunction Relays
- Experience developing relay logic, electrical protection, and coordination schemes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to learn new technologies and skills
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing technologies and industry practices
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Master’s degree
- Experience with electrical systems design in the oil and gas and/or mining industries
- Experience in the installation, operation, or troubleshooting of industrial automation equipment
- Knowledge of Embedded C, Structured Text, Function Block, and PLC programming practices