Power Design Electrical Engineer

Spectrum Engineers•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Power Design Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical power systems with an emphasis on medium-voltage distribution, power system studies, and protection and controls (P&C). This role supports projects across commercial, industrial, utility, mission-critical, and institutional facilities by developing safe, reliable, and efficient power system designs. The Engineer collaborates closely with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that meet client, code, and industry requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE)
10+ years of experience in power systems design.
Experience with medium-voltage systems, protection & controls, and power distribution design.
Proficiency with SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or similar analysis tools.
Strong understanding of NEC, IEEE standards, and utility interconnection requirements.
Ability to create detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with utility, industrial, mission-critical, or large commercial projects.
Relay programming experience (SEL, GE, ABB, etc.).
Familiarity with SCADA, PLCs, automation systems, and integration requirements.
Proposal writing
Cost estimating
Marketing and business development (BD)
High-voltage power system design
Substation design
Transmission design
Data center projects
Hospital projects
Wastewater treatment facilities

Responsibilities

Design low-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution systems (5kV-35kV).
Develop one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, riser diagrams, panel schedules, equipment layouts, and grounding systems.
Specify power distribution equipment such as switchgear, switchboards, MCCs, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and protective devices.
Perform service load calculations in accordance with NEC, utility, and project requirements.
Develop protection schemes for MV and LV systems, including relay protection, coordination, and control logic.
Create protection one-lines, AC/DC schematics, relay settings, and control wiring diagrams.
Review and interpret relay logic diagrams, SCADA points list, and interconnection requirements.
Coordinate with utilities and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) for protection compliance.
Perform engineering studies including: Short-circuit Coordination / arc-flash analysis Load flow / voltage drop Motor starting Harmonic analysis
Utilize software such as SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or CYME to model electrical systems and generate reports.
Provide recommendations to improve system reliability, safety, and operational performance.
Prepare technical specifications, construction documents, and engineering reports.
Conduct field investigations, site assessments, and equipment evaluations.
Support construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittal reviews, site observations, and punch lists.
Collaborate with mechanical, structural, civil, and technology teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and scope management.
Ensure designs comply with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, NESC, utility standards, and client specifications.
Apply industry best practices for grounding, fault protection, and power system reliability.
Maintain accurate documentation and support project QA/QC reviews.
Develop construction documents including drawings and specifications.
Create relay settings and relay protection logic files (.rdb or similar).
Develop automation sequence of operation.
Perform PLC design and integration
Support medium-voltage generation system design.
Provide construction administration support.