Electrical Engineer – Senior Level – Power Systems Focus (Hybrid/Remote)

Barr • Fort Collins, CO

1d • $125,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking an electrical engineer to join our power delivery team. In this hybrid or fully remote role, you will support the power delivery team by performing power system studies, working with multidisciplinary project teams, supporting power system design teams, and providing electrical engineering and related technical expertise. The person in this position will be responsible for: Providing technical leadership by directing the analysis for power studies. Managing tasks and resources related to power-system analysis and report creation. Working with the existing studies team to streamline workflow. Coaching and mentoring less-experienced staff. Managing teams to meet clients' needs. Communicating studies and relevant results to client representatives. A successful person in this role will have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. The ideal candidate for this position is intrinsically motivated, emphasizes client service, and is confident in their ability to make sound engineering judgements. They enjoy working independently and as part of a team, using their technical ability and team management expertise for a variety of projects. They are flexible in working with their project teams and are willing to occasionally modify schedules to meet project deadlines and/or client needs. This person is also relationship-focused, as the role involves serving both internal and external clients.

Requirements

• Education: bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience: 10 years of relevant experience related to the job responsibilities described above.
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, laws, and regulations applicable to the project assignments described above.
• Licenses/certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Software: ETAP SKM Power Tools PSCAD Basic Microsoft Office software, especially Excel and Word
• Driver’s license: possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years of experience at a consulting engineering, electric utility, or industrial company.
• Knowledge of and experience with substation or collection system design, renewable energy projects, project management, protective relaying, and SCADA design or programming
• ASPEN OneLiner (optional)
• MathCAD (optional)
• Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories AcSELerator Software (preferred)
• GE Enervista Software (optional)
• Other relay database software from Beckwith, ABB, etc. (optional)
• Experience with NERC standards and requirements.
• Ability to perform lightning or switching overvoltage studies using PSCAD.

Responsibilities

• Technical knowledge: power system studies using ETAP, SKM, and PSCAD. Tasks will also involve performing or leading load flow, short circuit, harmonic, and other miscellaneous studies, along with corresponding report preparation and working with multidisciplinary design teams to provide high-quality project deliverables.
• Project management: proposal development including defining work scopes, deliverables, schedules, and budgets. Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing projects. Help ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to team members and clients.
• Staff development: support the growth and development of team members.
• Collaboration: build and sustain strong relationships with clients and internal teams. Collaborate across disciplines to align technical approaches with client goals while contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
• Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
• Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
• Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level