Work as a Sr. Electrical Engineer to grow our electrical engineering services.
Responsible for mentoring less experienced Electrical Engineers, in the support of our customers.
Ensure that electrical engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and studies are conducted according to IEEE and NFPA standards, and Shermco excellence.
Review and approve ongoing and completed engineering work ensuring deadlines are met, and work is completed with accuracy and high quality.
Responsible for making onsite visits to customer sites and interacting with customers to gather critical information, resolve project issues, customer concerns, and review engineering plans.
Work with sales and support staff on the estimating and bidding of new projects; co-present project proposal to prospective customers.
Conduct comprehensive power system studies, including load flow, motor starting, power factor correction, harmonic analysis, and grounding analysis.
Perform short-circuit studies, protective device coordination, and arc-flash analysis to ensure system safety and reliability.
Configure and program microprocessor-based relays (e.g., SEL, GE Multilin) for critical generator, transformer and distribution systems.
Develop detailed electrical diagrams such as one-lines, three-lines, and control schematics.
Design and modify electrical distribution systems, including motor control centers (MCCs), switchgear, breakers, fuses, transformers, capacitor banks, current and potential transformers, protective relays, and control systems.
Create, review, and revise complete electrical drawing packages and specifications.
Lead engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and contractors to define project requirements and expectations.
Diagnose electrical system issues and develop effective, practical solutions to resolve system deficiencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; with experience focused in Power Systems.
A professional engineer licensed (PE) is preferred.
At least 5 years of engineering experience with power systems, preferably with protective relaying, system studies or system design.
Must have experience with low and medium-voltage equipment for power distribution.
Experience in applying the NEC, NFPA70E and local codes.
Experience in short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash, motor starting and power quality studies.
Experience using power system software such as SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, Easy Power, or other power system modeling software.
Knowledge and use of proper drafting techniques.
Experience using AutoCAD a plus.
Excellent technical writing skills.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Field experience with substations or switchgear highly desirable.
Utility design experience a plus.
Protection and Control SEL Relay experience highly desired; prefer experience with or ability to quickly learn to write relay logic, including Schweitzer (SEL), Basler, GE, ABB, Siemens, etc.
Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate in English via verbal and written methods and be comfortable and effective doing so directly to customers and co-workers.

Benefits

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check
Must have a valid driver’s license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record
Must be available for periodic domestic travel.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

power systemsprotective relayingsystem studiessystem designshort-circuit analysisprotective device coordinationarc-flash analysismotor starting studiespower quality studiesdrafting techniques

Soft Skills

technical writingproblem-solvinganalytical skillsindependent workteam collaborationcustomer communicationproject managementmentoringinterpersonal skillsattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license