Electrical Engineer - Systems Studies
- Houston, TX
A bit about us:
A leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries.
Why join us?
We are unique in that we provide a complete, turnkey service offering, including all engineering, procurement, construction, and testing and commissioning services, to build any medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure project.
Job Details
Primary Function:
The Electrical Engineer – System Studies perform engineering duties including organization of all activities required for the development and implementation of System Studies for industrial, renewable (Solar, Wind, BESS), and utility customers.
Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
Supervise and coordinate all study and activities to ensure on time completion of a given project
Coordinate field services data gathering with customer project representatives
Create system models using SKM, ETAP, and/or PSCAD software
Perform system studies:
Load flow
Short circuit
Equipment evaluation
Motor starting
Protective device coordination
Arc flash hazard
Harmonic studies
Insulation Coordination
TOV
TRV
Create reports documenting process and results of system studies
Communicate with customers as necessary
Prepare project schedules and reports as necessary
Properly use the document management system
Ensure project team is using Dashiell standards and that the design effort is moving in the most efficient manner possible
Bring potential problems to the attention of the responsible party
Other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, with a power background preferred. Preferred licensed professional engineer. If registered in a state other than where the engineer will practice, the employee must be able to obtain a license within one year of date of hire. A minimum of 2 years of direct experience in either electrical system studies or system protection engineering and design is required Strong Knowledge and understanding of substation components and their functions.
Strong knowledge and understanding of three phase power systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of per-unit mathematics and symmetrical components
Demonstrated ability to perform power flow, short-circuit and coordination studies using SKM and/or ETAP software
Strong capability to communicate via written reports to detail process and results of system studies
Knowledge of common work processing, spreadsheet and e-mail software
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers
The Electrical Engineer – System Studies perform engineering duties including organization of all activities required for the development and implementation of System Studies for industrial, renewable (Solar, Wind, BESS), and utility customers.
Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
Supervise and coordinate all study and activities to ensure on time completion of a given project
Coordinate field services data gathering with customer project representatives
Create system models using SKM, ETAP, and/or PSCAD software
Perform system studies:
Load flow
Short circuit
Equipment evaluation
Motor starting
Protective device coordination
Arc flash hazard
Harmonic studies
Insulation Coordination
TOV
TRV
Create reports documenting process and results of system studies
Communicate with customers as necessary
Prepare project schedules and reports as necessary
Properly use the document management system
Ensure project team is using Dashiell standards and that the design effort is moving in the most efficient manner possible
Bring potential problems to the attention of the responsible party
Other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, with a power background preferred. Preferred licensed professional engineer. If registered in a state other than where the engineer will practice, the employee must be able to obtain a license within one year of date of hire. A minimum of 2 years of direct experience in either electrical system studies or system protection engineering and design is required Strong Knowledge and understanding of substation components and their functions.
Strong knowledge and understanding of three phase power systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of per-unit mathematics and symmetrical components
Demonstrated ability to perform power flow, short-circuit and coordination studies using SKM and/or ETAP software
Strong capability to communicate via written reports to detail process and results of system studies
Knowledge of common work processing, spreadsheet and e-mail software
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.