Power Systems Electrical Engineer

Wood Group•Greenville, SC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wood has an exciting opportunity for a Power Systems Electrical Engineer role. This opportunity is hybrid and can be based in Tucker, GA, Greenville, SC, or the Charlotte, NC area. Wood Projects – Technical & Assurance team is looking for a strong technical Engineering Professional with expertise in power system analysis and electrical system design. Authorization to work permanently in the U.S. without sponsorship required. No agencies please.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
8+ years of relevant experience in Chemical, Forest Industries, Pharma/Life Sciences, or Power Generation projects
Perform Electrical Design duties associated with project scope of work
Demonstrated expertise with ETAP, SKM, EASYPOWER or other power system analysis software
Strong understanding with applicable North American & Canadian codes, standards and recommended practices
Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills
Strong ethical standards. High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative.
Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable

Nice To Haves

Registered Professional Engineer in one or multiple states preferred
Demonstrated expertise with PSCAD and PSS®E software preferred
Experience with third party protection settings software (i.e. GE Multilin, SEL AcSelerator software, etc.)
Experience with SEL RTAC platform preferred

Responsibilities

Uses advanced technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems, calculations, study reports, and to complete any project tasks with minimal guidance and direction
Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform tasks
Able to perform field investigations, site surveys, while interfacing with client representatives
Quality control of all deliverables within the scope of Electrical
Interface with Project Management and Client and liaise with other project disciplines
Develop select engineering deliverables including philosophies, reports, specifications, calculations, data sheets, and technical requisitions
Perform and lead power system studies including Load flow, short circuit, motor starting, arc flash, protective device coordination, harmonic analysis, and reliability assessments.
Assist in preparation of power system cost estimates and defining scopes of work for project design and study proposals
Ensure work complies with industry codes and standards, including IEEE, NFPA 70/70E, ANSI, NEMA, and applicable local regulations
Work with electrical engineers and designers to provide electrical design and deliverables to a variety of projects