Staff Electrical Engineer (High Voltage)

Kforce•San Francisco, CA

30d

About The Position

We are seeking a Staff High Voltage Electrical Engineer to support major EPC initiatives and help shape the next generation of industrial power infrastructure. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in designing and delivering high-voltage electrical systems that directly support our mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Active or reciprocity-eligible Professional Engineer (PE) license (Must obtain Nevada [and preferably South Carolina] PE within 2 months of starting)
10+ years of high-voltage electrical engineering experience, ideally within EPC or heavy industrial environments
Demonstrated experience with transmission-level design, protection engineering, and full lifecycle project execution
PSSE, PSLF (load flow & stability)
PSCAD, EMTP (electromagnetic transient simulation)
ASPEN OneLiner (fault & relay coordination)
ETAP or SKM (power system modeling)
SEL AcSELerator (relay settings)
AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

HVDC system and converter station design
Strong knowledge of protection systems, SCADA architectures, and substation automation
Field experience supporting construction, testing, and commissioning of high-voltage systems
Highly proactive, detail-driven, and comfortable working in fast-paced industrial or EPC environments

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering and design of AC high-voltage systems for industrial substations ranging from 69kV to 345kV, including integration with upstream transmission and downstream MV distribution
Assess and improve existing substation designs to strengthen reliability, operability, and overall grid stability
Develop comprehensive design packages including single-line diagrams, physical layouts, grounding designs, protection & control schemes, and relay coordination
Execute grid simulations and stability analyses using tools such as PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, EMTP, and ASPEN OneLiner
Conduct short circuit, load flow, arc flash, and fault studies to validate system performance and compliance
Create relay settings using SEL AcSELerator or equivalent platforms
Act as Electrical Engineer of Record (EOR) for assigned projects
Lead NEC, NESC, IEEE, and NFPA code compliance reviews and provide guidance to multidisciplinary teams
Collaborate with civil and structural engineers to optimize substation layouts, foundations, and site development
Interface with utilities, ISO/RTOs, and regulatory bodies to support interconnection, permitting, and compliance
Support the construction and commissioning teams through field engineering, troubleshooting, and test oversight
Review vendor packages, RFIs, and shop drawings for accuracy and alignment with project requirements