Electrical Engineer – Power Systems
Ghafari Associates
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dearborn • Alabama • Missouri • United States
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About the role
- Perform short circuit analysis to evaluate fault currents and ensure proper short-circuit current ratings of electrical equipment
- Conduct overcurrent protection device coordination studies to determine overcurrent protective device settings for selective tripping and ensure system reliability
- Evaluate systems for selective coordination where required per NFPA 70 and recommend solutions to comply with NFPA 70
- Perform comprehensive arc flash hazard analysis per IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E to determine the arc flash boundaries, incident energy, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
- Evaluate and recommend arc flash mitigation strategies to reduce incident energy levels
- Create arc flash labels in accordance with NFPA 70E and client standards
- Conduct site visits to apply arc flash labels
- Ensure proper application of arc flash labels when installed by the contractor
- Conduct motor-starting studies to assess the impact of starting large motors on electrical power systems
- Utilize power system software tools such as SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower for power systems modeling and analysis
- Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, schedules, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
- Conduct site visits to gather field data and verify existing conditions to support accurate study results
- Collaborate with project teams, including the Project Manager, Electrical Engineer, and client, to define project scope, budget, and design approach
- Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical development
- Edit and draft project specifications
- Perform related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- Professional Engineer’s License is required
- 10+ years related and progressively more responsible experience in electrical engineering field
- 5+ years experience performing short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard analysis studies
- Proficiency in short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard software (SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower)
- Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong attention to detail
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Mentorship opportunities
- Health insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
short circuit analysisovercurrent protection device coordinationarc flash hazard analysismotor-starting studiesproject specifications editingproject calculationsselective coordinationincident energy determinationPPE requirementsarc flash mitigation strategies
Soft skills
communicationattention to detailmentoringcollaborationproject management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer’s License