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Oakland, CA
Job Description:
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Oakland, CA
Job Description:
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Power system analysis software (ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PowerWorld, CYME)
- AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical / Revit (preferred)
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Key Responsibilities
- Power System Design & Analysis
- Perform power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, motor starting, and transient stability (as applicable).
- Design and review medium‑ and high‑voltage electrical systems, including substations, switchgear, transformers, and protective devices.
- Develop single-line diagrams, schematics, grounding plans, and equipment layouts.
- Protection, Controls & Reliability
- Develop and review protective relay settings and coordination studies.
- Support system reliability, redundancy, and fault mitigation strategies.
- Evaluate system performance and recommend upgrades or corrective actions.
- Standards, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NESC).
- Support arc flash hazard analysis and electrical safety compliance.
- Participate in design reviews, audits, and regulatory or utility interconnections.
- Project & Stakeholder Support
- Collaborate with project managers, mechanical/civil engineers, utilities, vendors, and clients.
- Review vendor submittals, technical specifications, and factory acceptance tests (FATs).
- Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and system energization.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare technical reports, calculations, drawings, and design packages.
- Clearly communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Strong understanding of power systems theory and electrical equipment.
- Experience with power system analysis software (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PowerWorld, CYME, or similar).
- Knowledge of electrical safety and industry standards.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus preferred).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
- Experience with renewable energy, data centers, utilities, or industrial facilities.
- Experience with protective relays and substation design.
- Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and grid codes.
- Tools & Technologies
- Power system analysis software (ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PowerWorld, CYME)
- AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical / Revit (preferred)
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Generic Managerial Skills, If any Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare technical reports, calculations, drawings, and design packages.
- Clearly communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non technical stakeholders.