DLB Associates

Power Systems Study Engineer – III

DLB Associates

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $104,738 - $130,502 per year

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About the role

  • Guide and Direct Power Systems Studies (80%)
  • Independently perform Power System Studies for mission critical projects.
  • Activities include but are not limited to the following: Equipment Evaluation: Assess the capabilities, ratings, and condition of equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, and capacitors to determine if they meet system requirements.
  • Load Flow Studies: Analyze current and future system load to ensure power delivery without overloading components.
  • Short Circuit Analysis: Evaluate potential fault conditions to determine the system's response and ensure that equipment ratings are not exceeded.
  • Protection Coordination: Study the settings of protective devices such as relays, circuit breakers, and fuses to ensure they coordinate correctly and provide optimal protection.
  • Arc Flash Analysis: Conduct studies to determine potential arc flash hazards, calculate incident energy, and recommend safety practices and protective equipment.
  • Transient Stability Analysis: Evaluate the power system's ability to maintain synchronism after large disturbances, such as faults or sudden changes in load, motor starting, etc.
  • Prepare incremental and final deliverables including breaker settings tables, TCC’s, arc flash labels, and final reports as required by the project scope.
  • Fluent in Power System Study software including one or more of the following: SKM Powertools EasyPower ETAP
  • Project Management & Reporting (20%)
  • Assist with proposal development including project scope, schedule and budget
  • Timely and effective management of project deliverables including personal workload forecasting and coordination
  • Identify potential project scope changes and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
  • Perform QAQC peer reviews for projects where he or she is not the lead design engineer / power system study specialist.
  • Prepare project reports for internal and external stakeholders for projects which he or she is involved.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from ABET accredited institution
  • Minimum of five years of electrical engineering experience
  • Knowledge of electrical topologies associated with mission critical facilities.
  • Knowledge of the operation, types, and settings of protective devices like relays, circuit breakers, and fuses.
  • Understanding of the ratings, capabilities, and conditions of various power system equipment.
  • Knowledge of industry and safety standards related to power systems, especially concerning arc flash hazards and other safety-related matters.
  • Knowledge of the effects and requirements of connecting new generation or loads to existing systems.
  • Skill in using power system simulation software such as ETAP, PSS/E, SKM, Easy Power, etc.
  • Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
  • Skilled at reviewing design drawings and equipment submittals.
  • Skilled in performing code analysis including selection of equipment, wiring, etc. to meet code requirements
  • Skilled in performing code analysis and advanced knowledge of electrical codes
  • Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
  • Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
  • Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
  • Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
  • Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
  • Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
  • Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Benefits
  • Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
  • Flex spending accounts (FSA)
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
  • 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
  • PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
  • Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
  • Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
  • Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
  • Paid parental leave after one year of employment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Power System StudiesLoad Flow StudiesShort Circuit AnalysisProtection CoordinationArc Flash AnalysisTransient Stability AnalysisElectrical TopologiesCode AnalysisEquipment EvaluationProject Management
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailSelf-MotivationProactivenessResourcefulnessAbility to Work Under PressureAbility to Meet DeadlinesAbility to Plan and DelegateEffective Client Communication
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering