Senior Power Systems Engineer

Company Overview

Sain Engineering Associates, Inc. (SEA) is a 100% employee-owned, small business certified company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. We have successfully provided comprehensive energy consulting services to help our clients optimize building performance and reduce utility costs for more than 30 years worldwide.

We are governed by our core values of Growth Mindset, Respect for Everyone, Accountability of Results, Committed to Success, and Excellence or “GRACE” for short. We incorporate GRACE into everything we do, from serving our clients to fulfilling our people.

Position Overview

Sain Engineering Inc., a Birmingham-based leader in energy engineering and consulting services, is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to support the analysis, design, evaluation, and implementation of electrical power systems for a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, institutional, and federal projects. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership on power system projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable, and resilient electrical infrastructure solutions.

• Lead technical execution of electrical power system projects for commercial, industrial, institutional, and federal clients.
• Perform engineering evaluations, field investigations, troubleshooting, and technical analysis of electrical power systems.
• Support the planning, design, testing, startup, and long-term performance of electrical distribution and mission critical power systems.
• Conduct or oversee power system studies, equipment evaluations, and system performance assessments.
• Review electrical designs, equipment submittals, sequences of operation, and technical documentation for quality and constructability.
• Collaborate with owners, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, utilities, and testing firms throughout project execution.
• Support commissioning, integrated systems testing, and system acceptance activities as required by project needs.
• Identify technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, field documentation, project deliverables, and client presentations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and project teams.
• Assist with proposal development, project planning, and business development activities.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Candidates should have experience with some combination of:

Electrical Infrastructure

· Medium- and low-voltage distribution

· Utility services and substations

· Switchgear and switchboards

· Protective relaying

Critical Power

· Emergency power systems

· Generators

· UPS systems

Advanced Technologies

· Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

· Solar PV

· Microgrids

· SCADA and EPMS

Markets

· Mission critical facilities

· Data centers

· Industrial facilities

· Federal facilities

• Participate in commissioning activities for electrical power systems.
• Develop and execute functional performance testing as required.
• Verify system operation against project requirements and design intent.
• Document deficiencies and support issue resolution.
• Support owner turnover, training, and final acceptance.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain any required background investigations or security clearances.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related technical discipline.

· Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible experience in electrical power systems engineering or closely related disciplines, including experience with power distribution, utility infrastructure, industrial facilities, mission critical facilities, electrical testing, or commissioning.

• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards, including the National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

This position is based at SEA’s corporate headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, where our team collaborates closely to deliver innovative solutions for clients across the country. We believe the greatest collaboration, mentoring, and innovation occur when our engineering teams work together, making Birmingham the preferred location for this role.

We also recognize that exceptional talent isn’t always local. For highly qualified candidates, SEA is open to discussing flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options, based on individual circumstances and the needs of the role.

Travel of approximately 50% should be expected based on project and client requirements.

Professional Credentials

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity.
• Industry certifications such as CxA, BCxP, CBCP, NETA, NICET, or other relevant electrical power or commissioning credentials.

Technical Experience

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Medium- and high-voltage electrical distribution systems
• Utility interconnections and substations
• Switchgear, switchboards, transformers, and protective relaying
• Power system studies (load flow, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash)
• Emergency power systems, generators, transfer switches, and UPS systems
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Distributed Energy Resources (DER), renewable energy systems, and microgrids
• SCADA, Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Building Management Systems (BMS), PLCs, and related control systems

Software & Industry Standards

• Experience with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or similar power system analysis software.
• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes and industry standards, including IEEE, ANSI, NETA, NEC, NESC, and NFPA.

Additional Experience

• Experience commissioning mission critical or resilient electrical infrastructure.
• Strong leadership, troubleshooting, technical writing, project management, and client communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Revu, commissioning platforms, and related engineering software.

Certified Great Place To Work®
SEA is proud to be recognized as a Great Place To Work® Certified™ company. This recognition is based on direct employee feedback and reflects our commitment to fostering a collaborative, supportive, and rewarding workplace.

Build Something Meaningful
Help shape and expand SEA’s growing Electrical Power Systems practice while delivering innovative solutions for complex electrical infrastructure, mission critical facilities, and advanced energy systems.

Solve Challenging Engineering Problems
Work on diverse projects across federal, commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and mission critical markets involving power distribution, resiliency, microgrids, renewable energy, and emerging electrical technologies.

Make an Impact
Take ownership of technically challenging projects, collaborate directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and influence solutions from planning and design through implementation and commissioning.

Grow as a Technical Leader
Expand your expertise across power systems engineering, commissioning, and emerging technologies while mentoring engineers, strengthening technical capabilities, and helping shape the future of SEA’s electrical services.

Employee Ownership
Become part of a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company where every employee has a vested interest in the firm’s long-term success and shares in the value they help create.

Collaborative Culture
Join a team that values integrity, technical excellence, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning while fostering a supportive, people-first work environment.

Comprehensive Benefits
Competitive compensation, annual performance bonus opportunities, ESOP participation, 401(k) with company match, comprehensive healthcare benefits, generous paid time off, professional development support, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000 - $150,000