Electrical Field Engineer
Electrical Field Engineer
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Penn State Facilities Engineering Institute (PSFEI) is seeking an Electrical Field Engineer with experience in electrical power systems design operations and maintenance to join our team and assist with our mission to guide facility managers across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with increasing the safety reliability and efficiency of their facility systems. This is a term appointment funded for three years from the date of hire with an excellent chance of renewal.
Who We Are
Your Role at PSFEI
As an Electrical Field Engineer you will join a team of other specialists and engineers who use their engineering design and problemsolving skills to provide clients with technical insight and services focused on power systems that are critical to the operation of their facility. The recommendations and services you provide are essential to maintaining power to missioncritical facilities across the Commonwealth.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Create troubleshoot modify test and deploy system sequences of operations control logic programming and protection setpoints for complex power systems protection and control schemes.
Perform power quality engineering studies including voltage sag/swell harmonic distortion load flow power factor correction and fault analysis.
Perform power system engineering studies including short circuit calculations device evaluation selective coordination and arc flash assessments.
Respond to critical power system issues and emergencies and assist in system recovery by interpreting electrical fault data utilizing fault locating testing equipment and performing root cause analysis system troubleshooting and corrective repairs.
Perform power system testing and maintenance activities to increase system reliability
Provide technical research and consultation for unusual or complex power systems problems typically related to system design equipment operations or specifications applicable codes and standards and utility service provider interconnections.
Evaluate operations of distributed generation assets and microgrids and develop solutions to optimize energy generation asset revenue generation and programmatic goals.
Develop and review engineering design documentation for power systems by creating and evaluating programmatic budget feasibility and technical requirements.
Assist with developing educational courses and training customer base through electrical workshops short courses and onsite mentoring within the field of expertise.
Your position is a blend of office and fieldwork that primarily requires day travel but includes an occasional overnight stay.
Who Should Apply
You would be well suited to apply for this position if you are a mid to seniorlevel engineer with power systems experience who loves teamwork technical challenges and client service while enjoying the benefits of being employed by Penn State. This position is specifically tailored to candidates who enjoy providing a wide range of services across many different working environments using their education experience and problemsolving skills.
Education and Experience Requirements
Senior professional level: Minimum Education Bachelors Degree. Minimum Experience: 6 years of relevant experience. Advanced level: Minimum Education Bachelors Degree Minimum Experience 3 years of relevant experience. Degrees in or related to Electrical Engineering a professional engineering license and 10 or more years of experience are strongly preferred.
Successful candidates in this position often have direct experience working on electrical power systems including distribution and generation. The successful candidate will be expected to interact with a variety of audiences and exhibit excellent verbal written and presentation skills.
Other Requirements Worth Noting
This position is based at our State College PA office adjacent to the Penn State University Park campus; however we are supportive of flexible work arrangements including hybrid and remote when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of our unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. Security clearances may be required for access to client sites.
How to Apply
Applications must include a cover letter and resume.
Additional Information
Penn State offers competitive benefits to fulltime employees including medical dental vision and retirement plans in addition to tuition discounts generous vacation time sick time and paid holidays. Please visit more detailed information.
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The salary range for this position including all possible grades is:
$86300.00 $145700.00Salary Structure additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
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Employment Type
Full-Time
