What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Studies Engineer position at POWER Engineers?
Electrical Studies Engineer
POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking a mid-levelElectrical Studies Engineer for our office in Lake Oswego, OR.
Roles and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be responsible for the successful completion of assigned projects and for maintaining and improving client relationships. Completion of these functions requires technical competence in primary production roles as well as competence in working with clients and mentoring team members assigned to projects. Assigned projects will include electrical studies for utility and industrial / commercial clients. Systems to be analyzed will include conventional and renewable generation facilities, substations, and transmission and distribution systems.
The level of this engineer requires an individual who has experience participating in the proposal writing process as well as enjoys customer contact to help in developing new opportunities for POWER. This person must be able to self-manage, with a strong conceptualization ability and strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills - including the capability to explain complex technical issues at a variety of levels to decision-makers and project teams.
Technical disciplines include any of the following areas :
Design Studies : substation grounding, corona and electric and magnetic fields, insulation coordination (lightning, switching surge, and contamination performance), transient (time-domain) simulation, power quality (harmonics, voltage flicker, over / under voltage, etc.), motor starting, AC interference (transmission line interaction with railroads and pipelines). Applicable Software : CDEGS, WinIGS, ATP-EMTP, PSCAD
Successful candidates must be willing to travel on occasion and work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment.
Required Education / Experience
- A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is required
- Minimum of six (6)years of industry experience performing studies in technical disciplines described above
Desired Education / Experience
At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple : Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
You'll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You'll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you'll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package :
POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
