Senior Power System Studies Engineer
About The Position
Schneider Electric Consulting Services is seeking a Power System Engineer to lead and execute power system engineering studies for clients nationwide. The position includes opportunities to develop expertise in short-circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow, voltage drop, and harmonics analyses, as well as digital relay protection and control, equipment assessments, and power quality assessments. Solutions must be technically sound and meet national regulatory standards. The engineer works with project management to ensure projects meet specifications and customer needs and are completed within timeline and budget. Most projects are office-based, while some require onsite data collection, travel, and compliance with company safety policies. The role also involves building relationships with key customers and becoming a trusted advisor to foster effective partnerships and incremental business. Estimated average travel is 25%.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
- Five years of experience in power systems.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to quickly establish trust with clients in a consulting role.
- Willingness to collaborate to ensure team success.
- Power system analysis experience, including short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash.
- Proficiency in modeling electrical systems with software such as ETAP, SKM, or Easypower.
- Report-writing ability.
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code requirements for low-voltage cable and transformer protection.
- Ability to analyze and interpret engineering documents, codes, standards, and technical procedures.
- Safety-consciousness and situational awareness.
- Social intelligence, listening, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to help others understand project objectives and specifications and consider different points of view.
- Ability to remain calm and collected under pressure and in dynamic environments.
- Ability to manage project details while retaining a broad perspective.
- Ability to anticipate and communicate project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Collaborative and influential communication style.
- Ambitious, quick, and assertive approach.
- Ability to develop project scope and identify technical, schedule, cost, and change-order risks.
Nice To Haves
- EIT/FE certification; PE is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Execute projects or lead project execution.
- Develop and maintain technical and commercial proficiency in Consulting offers.
- Maintain relationships with key internal and external customers.
- Work with project management to ensure work meets specifications and customer needs and is delivered within project timelines and budgets.
- Conduct power system studies, including short-circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow, voltage drop, and harmonics analyses.
- Support onsite data collection when required, following company safety policies.
- Develop customer relationships and serve as a trusted advisor.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, with member reward points
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Benefit Bucks credits to apply toward benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid family leaves
- 401(k) with matching
- Well-being and recognition programs, including service anniversary recognition
- 12 holidays per year
- 15 days of paid time off per year, prorated during the first year based on start date
- Opportunity to purchase company stock, subject to eligibility based on start date
- Military leave benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
