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Electrical Staff Engineer II at Electric Power Engineers

Electrical Staff Engineer II

Electric Power Engineers · Austin, TX, US

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Electrical Staff Engineer II

Electric Power Engineers · Austin, TX, US

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About the Role

We are seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to support the engineering, design, technical review, and delivery of medium-voltage (MV) and high-voltage (HV) substation projects. This individual will perform electrical engineering activities for both Owner’s Engineer and design engineering assignments, contributing to projects from conceptual design and engineering development through procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.

Responsibilities

  • Develop electrical engineering deliverables for MV and HV substations serving utility, renewable energy, battery energy storage system (BESS), data center, and industrial applications.
  • Prepare and update substation electrical design documents, including single-line and three-line diagrams, equipment layouts and electrical drawings, AC and DC auxiliary power system designs, grounding and lightning protection layouts, cable schedules, cable routing, conduit layouts, and duct bank drawings.
  • Prepare equipment specifications, technical data sheets, and bills of materials.
  • Perform equipment ratings and sizing calculations, and supporting engineering calculations.
  • Develop control and protection interface documentation.
  • Assist with electrical calculations and studies, including load calculations, short-circuit assessments, equipment duty evaluations, and grounding studies.
  • Support the development of design packages at conceptual, preliminary, 30%, 60%, 90%, issued-for-construction (IFC), and as-built stages.
  • Coordinate electrical design interfaces with protection and control (P&C), SCADA, civil, structural, and transmission line engineering teams.
  • Support Owner’s Engineer assignments by reviewing engineering documents prepared by EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and equipment vendors.
  • Assist in preparing technical specifications, equipment data sheets, and procurement documentation for substation electrical equipment.
  • Assist with technical bid evaluations and comparisons of equipment specifications and vendor proposals.
  • Execute assigned electrical engineering activities and deliverables in accordance with project scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
  • Communicate progress, outstanding tasks, technical questions, and potential schedule impacts to the responsible engineer or project manager.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with a minimum of three years of related experience.
  • Experience preparing or supporting electrical engineering deliverables for utility, industrial, renewable energy, or other power infrastructure projects.
  • Understanding of substation electrical equipment, electrical design principles, and engineering documentation.
  • Familiarity with substation voltage levels ranging from 4.16 kV through 500 kV or higher.
  • Basic knowledge of applicable IEEE, IEC, NESC, NEC, NEMA, NFPA, and relevant utility standards.
  • Experience with electrical engineering software and tools such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, AutoCAD, and applicable grounding analysis software.
  • Ability to manage assigned tasks, coordinate with team members, and meet established project deadlines.
  • Willingness to learn new engineering tools, standards, and design practices.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

  • ETAP
  • SKM PowerTools
  • EasyPower
  • AutoCAD
  • Grounding analysis software

Location

  • US

Work Type

  • Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

Experience Level

  • Minimum of three years of related experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • MyShare Employee Ownership Program
  • 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

About the Company

  • Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence.
  • For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges.
  • As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid.
  • Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live.
  • Together we can transform the future of energy.

Equal Opportunity

  • EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.
  • The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster