Senior Electrical Engineer (Power)

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company

24d•Remote

About The Position

The ideal candidate to fill this position is an Electrical Engineer that is competent and confident in their ability as an electrical engineer, especially with experience in the power generation and distribution industry. This person would be a Design Lead of multiple projects, work with both internal and external teams to deliver projects that meet the objectives of the owner. Supporting Business Development would also be included in this role. These activities may include soliciting and securing new work, implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for the Power Generation team, identifying prospective markets and clients, etc.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering
7+ years of work experience with complex electrical systems in the industrial and power generation sector.
Experience with Revit
Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential for team-based projects.
Excellent planning and organizational skills required for simultaneous project schedules.
Highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges.
Willing to travel.

Nice To Haves

Registered Professional Engineering license preferred.
Experience in personally developing electrical design packages from a conceptual to IFC level for power generation and distribution including specification of all protective device/relays, instruments, transformers, breakers, alternators, grounding components, and power/control wiring.
In-depth understanding of the design limitations and routing of conduit, cable tray, trench duct for high density power applications.
Experience with coordinating closely with vendor packagers to develop cost effective and timely design solutions for highly technical applications.
ETAP or SKM modelling experience and understanding of systems coordination, arc flash, grounding, and Neher-McGrath.
Capability to personally develop one-lines, three-lines, breaker control diagrams, power plans, and systems plans.
Strong familiarity with IEEE, UL, NEMA, NFPA standards for renewables, harmonics, generation, energy storage, hazardous area, and industrial systems.
Take ownership and have ability to read, understand, and review vendor shop drawings for GIS switchgear, substation transformers, DCU/PLC enclosures, Microgrid controllers, and complete generation systems.
Ability to work well independently and as part of a strong team.
Excellent organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Design Lead of multiple projects.
Work with both internal and external teams to deliver projects that meet the objectives of the owner.
Support Business Development activities, including soliciting and securing new work.
Implement goals, objectives, and priorities for the Power Generation team.
Identify prospective markets and clients.
Develop electrical design packages from a conceptual to IFC level for power generation and distribution.
Specify protective devices/relays, instruments, transformers, breakers, alternators, grounding components, and power/control wiring.
Understand the design limitations and routing of conduit, cable tray, and trench duct for high-density power applications.
Coordinate closely with vendor packagers to develop cost-effective and timely design solutions for highly technical applications.
Perform ETAP or SKM modeling and understand systems coordination, arc flash, grounding, and Neher-McGrath.
Develop one-lines, three-lines, breaker control diagrams, power plans, and systems plans.
Review vendor shop drawings for GIS switchgear, substation transformers, DCU/PLC enclosures, Microgrid controllers, and complete generation systems.
Effectively communicate with architects, owners, and contractors.
Work well independently and as part of a strong team.