About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Power Systems Engineer III based in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Perform and lead power system studies, including protective device coordination, short circuit, arc flash, load flow, ampacity, grounding, harmonic, and power quality analyses.
- Design electrical collection systems, including cable routing and cable sizing.
- Develop equipment specifications and apply knowledge of renewable energy technologies, including solar PV modules, inverters, BESS, transformers, cable management systems, and balance-of-system components.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining completed studies, recommended solutions, and project value.
- Ensure engineering work complies with applicable company, industry, trade, jurisdictional, safety, and electrical standards and codes.
- Lead multiple projects with varying levels of complexity while managing scope, schedules, deliverables, and deadlines.
- Evaluate, select, and apply established engineering procedures, standards, and technical criteria.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation and engineering deliverables.
- Support client interactions across multiple projects and participate confidently in project meetings.
- Assign tasks to and provide direction for less-experienced team members.
- Mentor staff engineers and contribute to the development of engineering capabilities within the team.
- Assist with proposals and the development of professional engineering service offerings.
- Present specific aspects of engineering assignments to clients and project stakeholders with a high level of technical proficiency.
- Apply sound professional judgment to unconventional or complex engineering problems and adapt techniques when project criteria conflict or require new approaches.
- Review completed work to ensure technical quality, accuracy, and appropriate engineering judgment.
- Meet project deliverables and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of technical quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in power systems analysis.
- Advanced knowledge of power systems analysis software such as ETAP, CDEGS, CYMCAP, PSS/E, PSLF, or similar platforms.
- Strong knowledge of power distribution and transmission systems.
- Experience with solar PV systems and/or battery energy storage systems is desirable.
- EIT certification or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is desirable.
- Experience applying Python or similar programming languages for engineering process automation is preferred.
- Experience working with vendor-provided dynamic models is preferred.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex engineering problems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain technical findings and recommendations.
- Ability to combine creative thinking with rigorous analytical problem-solving.
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and technical quality.
- Effective time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, plan, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while consistently meeting project deadlines and deliverables.
- Ability to mentor and provide technical direction to less-experienced engineers.
Conditions
- Fully remote position open to candidates anywhere in the United States.
- Competitive annual compensation of $108,114–$152,403, with bonus opportunities.
- Full benefits package with 99% employer-paid health, vision, life, and dental insurance.
- Medical, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Monthly health and wellness stipend.
- Attractive vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) savings plan with 100% employer match up to 6%, with immediate vesting.
- Profit-sharing program.
- Paid volunteer time off.
- Charitable donation matching.
- Opportunity to contribute to utility-scale renewable energy and battery storage projects supporting the transition to cleaner energy.