Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer
About The Position
Electric Power Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Power System Electrical Engineer to join its Alaska team. EPS provides services to utilities, industrial customers, and Independent Power Producers, including power system operation studies and troubleshooting, facility design and upgrades, consultation, and studies. Its work includes substations up to 230 kV, power plants from 100 kW to 25 MW, and protection, control, and monitoring systems. Through a sister company, EPS also provides design/build services for power plants, substations, and transmission and distribution systems. The engineer will act as a technical lead and project manager, working with subject matter experts and directing or performing engineering analysis and design for power systems, substations, power plants, and generation integration. The role includes managing projects and client coordination, developing proposals and project plans, and providing technical direction to other engineers.
Requirements
- Proven team leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in project scoping, estimating, and detailed electrical design.
- Experience managing and providing technical leadership to entry-level engineers.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with AutoCAD, SEL, Woodward, ComAp, Basler, GE, ETAP, EasyPower, SKM, and PowerWorld.
- Knowledge of VFD controls and applications.
- Ability to perform site visits and conduct project scoping with clients.
- Ability to work independently and on multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or ability to obtain an Alaska PE within six months.
Nice To Haves
- Field experience is preferred but not required.
- Microgrid, power plant, or utility experience is a plus but not required.
- Experience in off-grid applications and integration of wind, solar, and hydro generation is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with company subject matter experts in substation design, power system studies, protection and coordination, and diesel power plant design.
- Serve as a technical lead and project manager.
- Perform or direct engineers in analyzing low- and medium-voltage power systems, designing substations and power plants for unique environments, and managing projects.
- Develop controls and designs to integrate power generation technologies within the same plant.
- Prepare technical reports using Microsoft Word.
- Develop project proposals, scopes, and schedules.
- Manage projects independently, including coordinating data requests and submissions, tracking progress, and addressing client comments.
- Provide technical oversight and direction to other engineers as needed.
- Conduct site visits and project scoping with clients.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
