Senior Power Systems Engineer

Role: Senior Power Systems Engineer

Location: Oakland CA
Duration: 6 months


10 years of experience in this field

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Power system analysis software (ETAP SKM PSCAD PowerWorld CYME)
AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical / Revit (preferred)
Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)

Roles & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Power System Design & Analysis
Perform power system studies including load flow short circuit arc flash motor starting and transient stability (as applicable).
Design and review medium and highvoltage electrical systems including substations switchgear transformers and protective devices.
Develop single-line diagrams schematics grounding plans and equipment layouts.

Protection Controls & Reliability
Develop and review protective relay settings and coordination studies.
Support system reliability redundancy and fault mitigation strategies.
Evaluate system performance and recommend upgrades or corrective actions.

Standards Safety & Compliance
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards (e.g. NEC IEEE IEC ANSI NESC).
Support arc flash hazard analysis and electrical safety compliance.
Participate in design reviews audits and regulatory or utility interconnections.

Project & Stakeholder Support
Collaborate with project managers mechanical/civil engineers utilities vendors and clients.
Review vendor submittals technical specifications and factory acceptance tests (FATs).
Provide technical support during construction commissioning and system energization.

Documentation & Reporting
Prepare technical reports calculations drawings and design packages.
Clearly communicate findings and recommendations to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Strong understanding of power systems theory and electrical equipment.
Experience with power system analysis software (e.g. ETAP SKM PSCAD PowerWorld CYME or similar).
Knowledge of electrical safety and industry standards.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical tasks.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus preferred).
Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
Experience with renewable energy data centers utilities or industrial facilities.
Experience with protective relays and substation design.
Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and grid codes.

Tools & Technologies
Power system analysis software (ETAP SKM PSCAD PowerWorld CYME)
AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical / Revit (preferred)
Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)
Generic Managerial Skills If any
Documentation & Reporting
Prepare technical reports calculations drawings and design packages.
Clearly communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non technical stakeholders.