Power Systems Electrical Engineer - Electrical Consultants, Inc.
Chesapeake, VA
About the Job
ECI is seeking experienced power systems engineers to join our Planning and Studies team. If you have experience performing planning studies for electric utilities or are currently involved with detailed study of renewable power or heavy industrial systems, we want to hear from you.
ECI has Planning groups located in Madison, WI and Chesapeake, VA, and other offices nationwide. Applicants with appropriate experience may be qualified for a hybrid or remote work arrangement.
The position responsibilities include performing a variety of electrical studies that may include steady state loadflow, short circuit, transient analysis, harmonics, insulation coordination, and dynamic system response studies. We use tools such as PSS/e, PSLF, ASPEN Oneliner, PSS Cape, PSCAD, and EMTP-RV - experience in these not required - related experience in tools such as TARA, ETAP, SKM, PowerWorld, EasyPower considered applicable.
Many but not all the studies will be related to large scale (50 -2000+ MW) renewable energy projects (wind, solar, energy storage). Our team helps customers with project conceptual development, support during design, equipment selection and assistance with plant operating issues after COD. We assist with apparatus ratings and specifications development for EHV/HV/MV/LV transformers, circuit breakers, switches, cables, switchgear, inverters, wind turbines, DC and AC aux power systems, etc.
We also provide services to large and small utility and industrial clients. These studies can involve typical transmission level load additions, long range plans, generation interconnections, black start analysis, voltage unbalance/line transposition analysis, breaker TRV assessments, insulation coordination studies, etc. We have a separate distribution planning group as well.
Minimum Requirements:
- BSEE (MSEE and PhD are desirable)
- 1+ year performing any one of the following studies:
Load flow, Short Circuit, Transient Stability/Dynamic System Response, HV/LV Ridethrough, TOV, TRV, Insulation Coordination, Harmonics, Interconnection studies.
Ability to acquire a PE license is preferred. Successful applicant must meet ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Successful applicant may be subject to client mandated drug and background checking. Applicant should preferably not require sponsorship to work in the US - however, if you have advanced degrees and work experience, we want to talk with you.
Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
- Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Continued professional education reimbursement
Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 800 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 20+ offices across the U.S. ECI has over 35 years of experience in the planning, engineering and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial electrical facilities. Visit our website at www.eciusa.com.
An Equal Opportunity Employer