Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation
About The Position
Excel Engineering is a full-service engineering consulting firm specializing in electrical engineering, industrial automation, and power systems. The Senior Electrical Engineer will plan, analyze, and design power generation and electrical infrastructure projects, including power generation facilities, battery energy storage systems (BESS), microgrids, and utility interconnections. The position is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and may require travel up to 20%. The engineer will work with clients, utilities, equipment manufacturers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, while providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience in power systems engineering, power generation, utility engineering, or related electrical infrastructure projects.
- Experience supporting utility, industrial, renewable energy, energy storage, or data center projects.
- Experience performing power system studies and electrical design for medium- and high-voltage systems.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Strong understanding of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
- Experience with electrical protection and control systems.
- Familiarity with applicable IEEE, NEC, NFPA, and utility standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to clients and project teams.
- Willingness to travel up to 20%.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain one.
- Experience with power system modeling and analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, ASPEN, or PSCAD.
- Experience with power flow, transient stability, and protective relay coordination studies.
- Experience with utility interconnection, microgrids, and BESS.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonic, and transient analyses.
- Support the design and integration of power generation facilities, BESS, microgrids, and utility interconnections.
- Develop and review single-line diagrams, protection schemes, grounding designs, and electrical equipment specifications.
- Evaluate generators, transformers, switchgear, protective relays, inverters, and other power system equipment.
- Support utility interconnection studies and coordinate with utilities, ISOs, and regulatory agencies.
- Conduct system performance analysis to ensure reliability, safety, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Assist with feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed engineering, and commissioning activities.
- Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, specifications, and construction packages.
- Collaborate with clients, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
Benefits
- Ongoing continuing education and hands-on training.
- Assistance earning professional certifications and pursuing further education.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Wellness programs.
- Paid time off.
- Flexible schedule and work environment.
- Employee referral program with continuous rewards.
- Competitive salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
