Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer

Electric Power Systems, Inc.•Anchorage, AK

1d•$125,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Electric Power Systems, Inc. (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. EPS designs 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. EPS is seeking a Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer to join its Alaska team. The role serves as a technical lead and project manager, performing or directing engineering analysis and design for power systems, substations, and power plants, and providing technical oversight to other engineers. The position also involves project development and management, client coordination, and developing controls for integrating different power-generation technologies.

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.
PE registration required, 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 project manager within a company of more than 40 professional engineers.
Perform or direct engineers in analyzing low- and medium-voltage power systems, designing substations and power plants in unique environments, and managing projects.
Develop controls and designs to integrate power generation from various technologies into 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.