Senior Power Systems Engineer

Job description

Role: Senior Power Systems Engineer

Location: Majority remote, but the candidate must reside within commuting distance for onsite reporting twice a month.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Power Systems Engineer, you will:

• Oversee the design, construction, acceptance testing, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of power distribution, generation, and protection equipment.
• Lead project design and implementation efforts for repairing or replacing existing systems, including taking the technical lead on smaller projects involving research and subcontractor coordination.
• Ensure power system safety for equipment, operations, and personnel by conducting Arc Flash Evaluations, Short-Circuit Studies, and Coordination & Time-Current Curve evaluations in compliance with NFPA 70E.
• Troubleshoot unexpected issues during modification projects and accurately document system changes using wiring diagrams, schematics, and other documentation.
• Provide technical guidance to operations and maintenance personnel, supporting facility teams, consultants, and field technicians across different time zones.
• Verify compatibility of new power system installations with existing infrastructure and regulatory codes while tracking equipment obsolescence and spare parts.
• Assist in planning, design, analysis, cost estimation, and provide overall technical guidance for power subsystem projects.
• Support the DSN Engineering Change Management (ECM) Board with evaluating and costing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), delivering Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) or Modification Kits (Modkits), and troubleshooting Discrepancy Reports (DRs).
• Quickly familiarize yourself with DSN Power assemblies within Facilities and Antenna Subsystems while coordinating with electrical and control engineers and operations personnel.
• Coordinate design elements with other disciplines to ensure integration and compliance with NFPA, NETA, IEEE, and other relevant codes/standards.
• Identify lead times for major electrical equipment and mitigate single points of failure within the subsystem.
• Present technical findings and solutions to customers, demonstrating strong oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

You’d be a great fit if you have:

• California Professional Engineering (PE) License (Required).
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution with a specialization in Power Engineering.
• 8 years of direct experience in Facility Power Distribution design and fieldwork.
• Strong knowledge of NEC Standards and relevant electrical codes.
• Ability to pass a trusted background check and National Criminal Information Check (NCIC).
• U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain security clearance.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and strong presentation skills.

About Seneca Resources:

Seneca Resources is client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Virginia, Alabama, Atlanta, Philadelphia & Dallas that service clients throughout the United States. The key to our success lies within our strong corporate culture which drives our business. We challenge our staff through engaging work, and we reward our staff through competitive compensation, extensive professional training, and excellent opportunities for career advancement. In turn, we look for only the best and brightest to join our team.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.