What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Power Systems Engineer position at EPC STAFF Acquisition and Development, LLC?
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.
Key Responsibilities:
Power Generation & Mission Critical Infrastructure
• 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.
Medium-Voltage Power System Design
• 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.
Protection & Controls
• 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.
Power System Studies
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
Substation & Utility Coordination
. 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.
Project Leadership
• 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.
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
Required 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
• Power generation
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (10 MW )
• Utility-scale substations (100 MW )
• Generator paralleling controls
• SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, or Schweitzer relay systems
• SCADA
• PLC programming and integration
• Proposal development
• Business development
• Client presentations
Salary : $170,000 - $210,000