Entry Level Power Systems Engineer
About The Position
Excel Engineering is a full-service engineering consulting firm specializing in electrical engineering, industrial automation, and power systems. The firm has partnered with clients across industries for more than 30 years, delivering solutions intended to improve safety, efficiency, and performance. Its projects span life sciences, consumer goods, chemical, oil and gas, and utilities. The Entry Level Power Systems Engineer performs power system studies and analysis, including arc flash evaluations, protective-device review, system modeling, field-data gathering, and electrical calculations. The position also involves CAD drafting and reviewing load flow, short circuit, and time-current coordination curves. The engineer will develop proficiency in the National Electrical Code and in AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, and EasyPower. Excel Engineering describes its culture as collaborative, service-oriented, and focused on teamwork and continuous improvement. The company offers ongoing learning and training, support for certifications and further education, retirement and health benefits, paid time off, flexibility, and an employee referral program.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, power discipline, from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrated knowledge and use of SKM PowerTools or other modeling software.
- Experience with electrical fault calculations, load flow, coordination, and arc flash hazards.
- Understanding and use of NFPA 70E.
- Demonstrated knowledge and use of AutoCAD.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all company levels in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineering license, or ability to obtain one within one year.
- Knowledge of arc flash hazards and OSHA standards.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- EIT or FE certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform arc flash evaluations to determine incident energy and arc flash boundaries for locations in a power system, using applicable NEC 110.16, NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, and NESC (OSHA 1910.269 Appendix E) standards or requirements.
- Review and recommend trip times for protective devices.
- Determine and recommend protective clothing requirements based on study results.
- Recommend ways to reduce fault-clearing times or arc flash hazards through system changes or other mitigation strategies.
- Perform power system modeling and analysis, including gathering field data.
- Perform CAD drafting on projects.
- Determine and review load flow, short circuit, and time-current coordination (TCC) curves for system optimization.
- Perform electrical calculations and circuit and system analysis.
- Develop proficiency in the National Electrical Code (NEC) and in AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, and EasyPower.
Benefits
- Ongoing continuing education and hands-on training.
- Opportunities to expand skills.
- Assistance with earning professional certifications and pursuing further education.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Wellness programs.
- Generous paid time off.
- Flexible schedule and work environment.
- Employee referral program with ongoing rewards.
- Competitive salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
