Power Systems Advisory Engineer

NRTC

Power Systems Advisory Engineer supporting smart grid technology for electric cooperatives. Leading engineering insights and project execution in a collaborative environment.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted engineering advisor to member cooperatives by clarifying objectives, understanding operational constraints, and translating needs into practical engineering approaches and phased roadmaps
Lead discovery conversations with engineering, operations, and leadership stakeholders to define problems, constraints, decision criteria, and success measures; document findings in clear, action-oriented summaries
Communicate complex technical concepts in decision-ready language for both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive-level briefings and board-ready materials
Execute and/or review distribution planning and power system studies, including protection and coordination, arc-flash, fault duty, voltage management and optimization, and power quality assessments, with clear mitigation recommendations
Develop study scopes, assumptions, and methodologies that reflect cooperative realities and align recommendations with implementable next steps
Provide distributed generation and interconnection planning support, including screening, system impact evaluations, and mitigation options for generators, batteries, and behind-the-meter resources.
Support the development and improvement of member DG processes by creating repeatable engineering screens, standard work, data requirements, timelines, and templates
Lead reliability and system modernization planning, including feeder improvement concepts, device strategies (reclosers, sectionalizers, DA devices), and integration considerations for SCADA and field automation
Partner with member teams to translate reliability goals (e.g., SAIDI/SAIFI) into prioritized, fundable portfolios of projects and operational improvements
Contribute to wildfire risk mitigation planning by aligning engineering approaches to risk reduction outcomes, coordinating with internal advisory resources and external partners as needed
Provide owner’s engineer support on select projects, including design and study reviews, validation of assumptions, procurement/specification input, and implementation oversight
Own end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, including scoping, scheduling, internal coordination, quality assurance, and timely completion of deliverables
Produce high-quality, defensible technical deliverables such as models, memoranda, reports, and diagrams suitable for reuse and audit
Support development and refinement of engineering service offerings through standard scopes, estimating tools, reusable templates, and “starter packages” that improve consistency, utilization, and speed to launch
Identify opportunities to extend or deepen member engagements and coordinate with advisory teams to support continuity from assessment through planning, engineering, and implementation
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or equivalent combination of technical education and relevant experience required
Six (6) or more years of experience working with electric utilities; experience with electric cooperatives strongly preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Demonstrated proficiency with engineering modeling software and Microsoft Office tools
Proven experience applying engineering expertise in a client-facing, advisory, or shared-services context

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineering modeling softwaredistribution planningpower system studiesprotection and coordinationarc-flash analysisfault duty analysisvoltage managementpower quality assessmentsreliability planningsystem modernization

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipproblem-solvingcollaborationadvisory skillsdocumentationproject managementclient-facing skillsanalytical thinkingstrategic planning

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license