[Hiring] Senior Power Systems Engineer @Career Collective

Role Description

The Senior Power Systems Engineer is responsible for the planning, analysis, design, and implementation of complex electrical power systems supporting mission-critical facilities, utility-scale infrastructure, industrial facilities, and large commercial developments. This position specializes in medium- and high-voltage power distribution, power generation, protection and controls, substations, and power system studies.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on ("doer") engineer with extensive experience designing and coordinating electrical infrastructure for data centers, utility interconnections, power plants, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), substations, and other mission-critical facilities. The engineer collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams while providing technical leadership throughout all phases of project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of experience designing electrical power systems.
• Extensive experience with:
  • Medium-voltage power distribution
  • Protection & Controls
  • Power system modeling and studies
  • Utility coordination
  • Switchgear
  • Generation systems

Requirements

• Design electrical infrastructure supporting mission-critical facilities, including hyperscale data centers, industrial facilities, and utility-scale projects.
• Design medium- and high-voltage power generation systems utilizing reciprocating engines, gas turbines, fuel cells, renewable energy sources, and hybrid generation systems.
• Design and coordinate large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including utility-scale installations exceeding 10 MW.
• Design generator paralleling switchgear, synchronization systems, and associated control systems.
• Design and specify medium-voltage UPS systems and DC power distribution systems supporting critical facilities.
• Develop reliable power architectures for continuous-operation facilities requiring high system availability.
• Design low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Develop one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, grounding plans, equipment layouts, cable routing, and power distribution drawings.
• Specify and coordinate:
  • Medium-voltage switchgear
  • Switchboards
  • Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
  • Transformers
  • Generators
  • UPS systems
  • Protective relays
  • DC power equipment
• Perform service load calculations and equipment sizing in accordance with NEC, IEEE, NESC, utility requirements, and project specifications.
• Develop protection schemes for medium- and high-voltage systems.
• Design relay protection, relay coordination, and protective device settings.
• Develop AC/DC control schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Design generator paralleling control systems.
• Develop PLC and automation control philosophies.
• Coordinate SCADA integration and utility interconnection requirements.
• Support commissioning and startup activities.
• Perform engineering studies including:
  • Short Circuit
  • Protective Device Coordination
  • Arc Flash
  • Load Flow
  • Voltage Drop
  • Motor Starting
  • Harmonic Analysis
  • Dynamic System Modeling
  • Power Quality Studies
• Utilize software such as:
  • SKM
  • ETAP
  • EasyPower
  • CYME
  • AutoCAD Electrical
• Provide engineering recommendations to improve:
  • Reliability
  • Resiliency
  • Safety
  • Redundancy
  • Operational Performance
• Design medium- and high-voltage substations.
• Coordinate utility interconnections.
• Support projects involving substations exceeding 100 MW.
• Coordinate protection philosophies with utility providers.
• Develop utility coordination packages and technical studies.
• Grounding design.
• Lead and engineer complex electrical power projects from planning through construction.
• Prepare engineering reports, calculations, technical specifications, and construction documents.
• Perform site investigations and existing system evaluations.
• Provide construction administration including:
  • RFIs
  • Shop drawing reviews
  • Site observations
  • Punch list support
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Ensure compliance with:
  • NEC
  • IEEE
  • NFPA
  • NESC
  • Utility standards
  • Client requirements
  • Applicable codes and regulations
• Maintain high standards for engineering quality, documentation, and QA/QC.

Benefits

• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Utility-Scale Power Generation (100 MW+)
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Generator Paralleling Systems
  • Gas Turbine Facilities
  • Reciprocating Engine Generation
  • Fuel Cell Systems
  • Microgrids
  • Substations
  • Hyperscale Data Centers
  • Industrial Manufacturing Facilities
  • Hospitals
  • Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Desired Characteristics

• Hands-on, execution-oriented engineer with a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Extensive experience designing electrical infrastructure for mission-critical facilities.
• Strong background in data centers, utility interconnections, power plants, BESS, and substations.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated technical leadership throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality work.