Power Systems Engineer

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Power System Engineer to join our team at ARSEAL! This role is responsible for leading and executing complex electrical engineering tasks across multiple projects with minimal supervision. This individual provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers. This role ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards, delivers accurate and constructible design solutions, and contributes to the continuous improvement of departmental procedures and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Power System Studies
  • Conduct field surveys to safely gather as-found information on electrical distribution systems.
  • Compile information from clients, utilities, and vendors for system modelling using SKM and ETAP.
  • Perform technical analyses like arc flash, load flow, short circuit, coordination, and motor starting studies.
  • Develop reports summarizing studies, identify equipment not compliant with codes and standards, and providing recommendations.
• Project & Technical Leadership
  • Leads the development of innovative and technically sound electrical engineering solutions across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Prepares detailed electrical design packages, technical specifications, and bid documents for power distribution systems and equipment.
  • Develops and manages project schedules, estimates, and budgets for assigned engineering tasks.
• Mentorship & Oversight
  • Reviews the work and performance of department staff, providing constructive feedback and red lines to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
  • Supports staff development by providing training opportunities, guidance on technical issues, and career coaching.
  • Acts as a technical mentor to junior engineers and designers, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Code & Standards Compliance
  • Ensures all work complies with applicable codes and industry standards, including:
    • NFPA 70
    • NFPA 70E
    • IEEE 1584
    • IEEE 242
  • Applies advanced knowledge of standards in the preparation of designs, calculations, and documentation.
• Technical Expertise
  • Specifies medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment, such as switchgears, MCCs, motor starters, drives, and transformers.
  • Guides design teams to ensure solutions are safe, cost-effective, maintainable, and constructible.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education & Credentials
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
• Experience
  • 3 - 5 years of power system studies.
• Technical Qualifications
  • Power system analysis skills specifically using ETAP or SKM is a non-negotiable and must have, preferably both.
  • Demonstrated expertise in power distribution systems, electrical safety, and equipment specification.
  • Experienced in developing and managing estimates, schedules, and budgets for engineering tasks.