Power Systems Study Engineer III
About The Position
This role is part of DLB Associates’ Mission Critical Department and focuses primarily on hyperscale data centers and related mission critical facilities. The Power Systems Study Engineer III collaborates with design staff and the Engineering Team to complete power system studies, including short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash studies, across a variety of mission critical projects. The engineer works independently or under limited supervision, receives limited day-to-day direction, and executes projects of complex scope while assisting project leadership. Responsibilities include evaluating electrical equipment, analyzing system loads and fault conditions, coordinating protective devices, assessing arc flash hazards, and evaluating transient stability. The role also includes producing project deliverables and reports, supporting project proposals and budgets, coordinating workload and deliverables, identifying scope changes, and performing peer quality reviews. The position is remote within the United States, with travel of up to 10% to locations in any U.S. state. It requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution and at least five years of electrical engineering experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Minimum of five years of electrical engineering experience.
- Intermediate knowledge of electrical topologies associated with mission critical facilities.
- Intermediate knowledge of protective device operation, types, and settings, including relays, circuit breakers, and fuses.
- Intermediate understanding of power system equipment ratings, capabilities, and conditions.
- Intermediate knowledge of industry and safety standards related to power systems, particularly arc flash and other safety matters.
- Intermediate knowledge of the effects and requirements of connecting new generation or loads to existing systems.
- Intermediate skill with power system simulation software such as ETAP, PSS/E, SKM, or EasyPower.
- Fluency in one or more power system study software packages: SKM Powertools, EasyPower, or ETAP.
- Skill with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams, and strong file-management organization.
- Skill in reviewing design drawings and equipment submittals.
- Skill in code analysis, equipment and wiring selection, and applying electrical codes.
- Accuracy and attention to detail in completing assignments.
- Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication, organization, self-motivation, proactiveness, and resourcefulness in a distraction-free workspace.
- Ability to follow company and site safety requirements.
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.
- Effective oral and written communication skills for technical and non-technical information.
- Ability to communicate directly with clients and, at times, serve as the primary client contact.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
- Ability to plan and delegate the work of others.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Independently perform power system studies for mission critical projects.
- Evaluate the capabilities, ratings, and condition of electrical equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, and capacitors.
- Conduct load flow studies to assess current and future system loads and prevent component overloading.
- Perform short circuit analysis to assess fault conditions and verify that equipment ratings are not exceeded.
- Analyze protective device settings to ensure proper coordination and protection.
- Conduct arc flash analyses, calculate incident energy, and recommend safety practices and protective equipment.
- Evaluate transient stability following disturbances such as faults, sudden load changes, or motor starting.
- Prepare incremental and final project deliverables, including breaker settings tables, TCCs, arc flash labels, and reports, as required by project scope.
- Assist with proposal development, including project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Manage project deliverables in a timely and effective manner, including forecasting personal workload and coordinating work.
- Identify potential project scope changes and help develop strategies to control cost and schedule impacts.
- Perform QA/QC peer reviews on projects where not serving as lead design engineer or power systems study specialist.
- Prepare project reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Use AI-enabled and digital tools to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work.
- Identify process improvement opportunities, learn new technologies and methods, and support adoption of evolving digital workflows.
- Complete assigned tasks and deliverables on time and within budget.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans, including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP with HSA option.
- Health reimbursement account and flexible spending accounts.
- Dental and vision plans.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits extended to spouses or domestic partners and dependent children up to age 26.
- 401(k) with company match and a self-directed brokerage account option.
- PTO, including additional paid time off during the last week of the year.
- Company-paid life insurance coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
- Short- and long-term disability and AD&D coverage.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional licensing assistance.
- Paid parental leave after one year of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
