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Power Systems Study Engineer – III
Location
United States
Posted
127 days ago
Salary
$104.7K - $130.5K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Power Systems Study Engineer – III
DLB Associates
• Guide and Direct Power Systems Studies (80%) • Independently perform Power System Studies for mission critical projects. • Activities include but are not limited to the following: Equipment Evaluation: Assess the capabilities, ratings, and condition of equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, and capacitors to determine if they meet system requirements. • Load Flow Studies: Analyze current and future system load to ensure power delivery without overloading components. • Short Circuit Analysis: Evaluate potential fault conditions to determine the system's response and ensure that equipment ratings are not exceeded. • Protection Coordination: Study the settings of protective devices such as relays, circuit breakers, and fuses to ensure they coordinate correctly and provide optimal protection. • Arc Flash Analysis: Conduct studies to determine potential arc flash hazards, calculate incident energy, and recommend safety practices and protective equipment. • Transient Stability Analysis: Evaluate the power system's ability to maintain synchronism after large disturbances, such as faults or sudden changes in load, motor starting, etc. • Prepare incremental and final deliverables including breaker settings tables, TCC’s, arc flash labels, and final reports as required by the project scope. • Fluent in Power System Study software including one or more of the following: SKM Powertools EasyPower ETAP • Project Management & Reporting (20%) • Assist with proposal development including project scope, schedule and budget • Timely and effective management of project deliverables including personal workload forecasting and coordination • Identify potential project scope changes and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines • Perform QAQC peer reviews for projects where he or she is not the lead design engineer / power system study specialist. • Prepare project reports for internal and external stakeholders for projects which he or she is involved.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from ABET accredited institution
- Minimum of five years of electrical engineering experience
- Knowledge of electrical topologies associated with mission critical facilities.
- Knowledge of the operation, types, and settings of protective devices like relays, circuit breakers, and fuses.
- Understanding of the ratings, capabilities, and conditions of various power system equipment.
- Knowledge of industry and safety standards related to power systems, especially concerning arc flash hazards and other safety-related matters.
- Knowledge of the effects and requirements of connecting new generation or loads to existing systems.
- Skill in using power system simulation software such as ETAP, PSS/E, SKM, Easy Power, etc.
- Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
- Skilled at reviewing design drawings and equipment submittals.
- Skilled in performing code analysis including selection of equipment, wiring, etc. to meet code requirements
- Skilled in performing code analysis and advanced knowledge of electrical codes
- Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
- Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
- Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
- Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
- Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
- Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Benefits
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
- Flex spending accounts (FSA)
- Dental and vision plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
- 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
- PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
- Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
- Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
- Paid parental leave after one year of employment
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