Electrical Engineer - Utility Focus!

Location:  Aberdeen, Webster area, South Dakota

Excellence Through People! Take your engineering career to the next level by working with energetic, talented, and forward-thinking colleagues and clients who invest in the collective good, take a balanced approach to sustainable solutions, are flexible to the realities of complex changes, and provide genuine effort to do the right by others. 

Who We Are:

Power System Engineering (PSE) is an electrical energy expert that provides relationship-driven engineering and consulting services for forward-thinking partners who pursue long-term energy solutions.  Check out our website at: www.powersystem.org 

Our Point of View:

• People We foster strong relationships with our clients, colleagues, and community through integrity and our spirit of teamwork to further our collective well-being, safety, and success.
• Problem-Solving We thrive on the unique challenges that stretch our skills and expertise, where we can turn complex challenges into opportunities for collaborative achievements.
• Progress We create safe spaces for experimentation, treating each relationship and project as an opportunity to positively shape the culture and collective advancement. 

What We Are Looking For: 

An eager electrical engineer to work in a relationship drive engineer consulting firm.  You will be preparing distribution utility system studies and provide operations support to our utility clients.  Projects may include the preparation of system planning studies, design of protection and sectionalizing schemes, distributed energy resource (DER) system impact studies, investigation of power quality disturbances, and daily operations support and guidance.  Work is generally performed for electric cooperatives and in accordance with RUS, IEEE, and NESC standards, though support for all other departments and clients may be occasionally required.  Must be passionate about supporting clients and the communities they serve to advance society for the good of all, see every complex project as a chance to make a mark on the future and provide clear, balanced guidance needed for long-term success.

What You Will Be Doing: 

• Core Values: Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE’s core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress  
• With the support and guidance of PSE colleagues, perform utility studies, including, but not limited to, long-range plans, construction work plans, distributed energy resource system impact studies, protection/sectionalizing, arc flash, power factor correction, and system reliability.
• Perform electrical system modeling analysis utilizing engineering analysis software.
• Provide ESRI support for power delivery design projects, including project maps, schematic drawings, project layout drawings, etc.
• Assist with completing the environmental review process for electrical utility projects.
• Provide day-to-day utility operations support to PSE clients.
• Collaborate internally with colleagues on technical subjects.
• Interact with clients and develop client relationships. 

What You Will Need: 

Education and Experience

• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (BSEE).
• 2-5 years of experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills 

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Experience with load flow and short circuit software tools (e.g., Milsoft, CYME, PSS/E, SKM, etc.) is desired.
• Experience with electric utilities or consulting for electric utilities is desired.

~Please note that the salary information displayed alongside this job posting may not accurately reflect the compensation package offered by our organization. We understand that some job boards may generate salary estimates or ranges based on available data, which may not accurately represent the compensation package we offer.  We strive to provide competitive salaries based on industry standards, qualifications, and experience. For accurate and up-to-date information regarding compensation, benefits, and other employment details, please refer to the details provided directly by Power System Engineering during the application process or contact our HR department.

People. Power. Future 

Power System Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, ancestry, or national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.