Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer

Electric Power Systems, Inc. is expanding its Alaska team with a Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer role based onsite in Anchorage, AK. This position blends technical leadership across power system engineering with independent project execution, proposal and report development, and coordination with clients.

Working alongside a company with 40+ professional engineers, you will support substation design, power system studies, protection and coordination, and diesel power plant design, including controls for integrating multiple generation technologies into a single facility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with subject matter experts on substation design, power system studies, protection and coordination, and diesel power plant design.
• Serve as a technical lead project manager within a company of 40+ professional engineers.
• Perform or direct engineers analyzing low voltage and medium voltage power systems, including designing substations and power plants in unique environments, along with project management activities.
• Develop controls and design efforts for integrating power generation of various technologies into the same plant.
• Prepare technical reports using Microsoft Word.
• Develop project proposals, scopes, and schedules.
• Manage projects independently by coordinating data requests and submissions, tracking progress, and addressing client comments.
• Provide technical oversight and direction to other engineers as needed.

Requirements

• Proven team leader with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project scoping, estimating, and detailed electrical design.
• Experience leading and managing entry-level engineers in a technical capacity.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with AutoCAD and power/engineering tools including SEL, Woodward, Comap, Basler, GE, ETAP, EasyPower, SKM, and PowerWorld.
• Knowledge of VFD controls and applications.
• Field experience is preferred, but not required.
• Microgrid, power plant, or utility experience is a plus, but not required.
• Experience in off-grid applications and integration of wind, solar, and hydro generation is preferred.
• Ability to perform site visits and conduct project scoping with clients.
• Ability to work independently and on multidiscipline engineering teams.
• PE Registration required, or ability to obtain an Alaska PE within 6 months.

Technologies

• Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office applications
• AutoCAD, SEL, Woodward, Comap, Basler, GE
• ETAP, EasyPower, SKM, PowerWorld

Compensation

USD 125,000 - 165,000 per year

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays

• Electric Power Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity at all levels.
• Candidates are considered based on qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
• Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA employer.
• Electric Power Systems, Inc. is a smoke-free and drug-free company.