Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer

Minor Hotels Europe and Americas

Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer designing and integrating safety-related electrical systems for complex power plants. Collaborating with teams to ensure regulatory compliance and grid stability.

Posted 5/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $82,082 - $193,440 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and integration of SC1/Class 1E (safety-related) and SC2 and SC3 electrical systems, including Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) distribution
Perform complex electrical studies such as load flow, short circuit, motor starting, and protective relay coordination using ETAP software using ANSI / IEC standards
Prepare electrical engineering deliverables such as Requirements Specifications, Electrical Load Lists, One-lines, Calculations, Schematics and 3-Line lines
Ensure deliverables are on-spec., on-budget, and on-schedule
Develop detailed procurement specifications for major components, including main transformers, switchgear, diesel generators, and UPS systems and collaborate with suppliers
Navigate regulatory requirements (CA-CNSC and US-NRC), support licensing processes, ensuring all designs meet nuclear-specific standards
Interface with transmission providers to manage Generator Interconnection Agreements and ensure grid stability compliance
Applications of codes and standards applicable to electrical systems design in the US and CA (e.g.; IEEE, IEC, CSA and NEC); European Union (e.g., IEC, EU)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
Professional Engineering License: US (PE) or CA (PEng) or Equal international
7+ years in heavy and high reliability industries such as; nuclear, power, process, marine, oil & gas, military, etc.
Excellent PC as well as productivity software [e.g.; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio]

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade
Company paid holidays
Personal Days
Sick Leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical systems designload flow analysisshort circuit analysismotor starting analysisprotective relay coordinationETAP softwareRequirements SpecificationsElectrical Load Listsschematics3-Line diagrams

Soft Skills

project managementcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineering License (US PE)Professional Engineering License (CA PEng)