Electrical Design Engineer IV

Overview

As a NETA accredited independent electrical testing & engineering organization, we set the standard for technical expertise and uncompromising safety within the renewable energy, data centers, and industrial industries.

At Electric Power Systems, we specialize in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance testing for a wide range of clients including Utility, Generation, Renewables, Industrial, Transit, Data Centers, and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to providing a culture of safety and technical expertise as a way of setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive pay
• Nashville Training Academy & Comprehensive Training Resources 
• Career Path Planning
• Incentives for Professional Certifications
• Competitive Per Diem
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401k with company match

Job Purpose:

An Electrical Engineer III/IV/V will be responsible for project development and execution of delivery systems engineering and consulting services for clients across the US. They will work on and lead multi-disciplined project teams, creating industry-leading designs for new builds, upgrades, and redevelopments on various projects, including substations, delivery systems, renewable generation, and institutional and industrial facilities. This position will influence the future of the resiliency and reliability of the electric grid.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs, execution plans, cost estimates, and project schedules for project proposals.
• Work with customers developing project and site-specific design scope documents, specifications, and contract documents.
• Lead in the execution of engineering activities such as:
  • Physical systems design, including substations, delivery systems (lines and cable systems), utilization systems, and renewable energy production systems.
  • Protection and control design, including relay settings.
  • SCADA system development, specification, execution, and commissioning.
  • Equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.
  • Model development and studies, including data collection and analysis.
  • Contract development, equipment specification and evaluation, bidding, and review processes.
  • Project management activities include budget development, scheduling, and project tracking/reporting.
• Lead coordination of design activities with other internal/external disciplines.
• Lead process, tools and/or technology implementations.
• Develop and provide training.
• Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel.
• Perform quality reviews for other projects.
• Provide input into employee performance reviews.
• Provide field support during construction.
• Support business development and marketing initiatives.
• Participate in industry events or professional technical committees.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 5/10/15 years related experience with progressive responsibilities.
• Professional Engineer registration required.
• Proficiency with the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and IEEE / ANSI Standards
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot in the field is desired.
  • Capability of solving complex problems requires adapting and modifying standard approaches, techniques, and procedures.
• Up to 30% travel is anticipated, depending on qualifications.

EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age, or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws. 

EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claims to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.

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