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Power Engineer

Power Engineer – Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot) offers a professional opportunity to design and implement safe, reliable electric power systems for a variety of client industries. The role requires a self‑motivated professional engineer with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant power system coursework.

Responsibilities

• Perform power systems studies including arc flash, short circuit, and protection coordination.
• Design electric distribution systems (480 V to 35 kV) with detailed physical layouts, one‑line diagrams, equipment selection, grounding, cable sizing, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
• Act as the project engineer for multiple projects, directing drafters and coordinating with Civil and Structural engineers.
• Specify, review, inspect, and approve electrical equipment and conduct equipment ratings, safety and maintenance clearances.
• Execute protection and control design with relay settings and protect relay coordination.
• Calculate short circuit, step & touch potential, thermal rating, battery sizing, and other engineering calculations with backup design documentation.
• Interpret test results, evaluate maintenance testing, and perform electrical equipment inspection and engineering assessment.
• Evaluate, monitor, and manage outside contractors and vendors, applying engineering principles to project execution.
• Use AutoCAD for updates and minor changes, collaborate with other engineering disciplines, and prepare equipment specifications and bid analysis.
• Develop project scope, conceptual design, and execution plans, preparing engineering and construction cost estimates and schedules.
• Support construction of substations, equipment commissioning, and detailed electrical engineering analysis (short circuit, equipment evaluation, coordination, arc flash, load flow, harmonic, power quality).

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication.
• Willing to travel to project sites (less than 30%).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate the work of various engineering disciplines and contractors.
• Preferred: Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification.
• Experience in system studies.
• Working knowledge of ANSI/IEEE, NFPA 70E, and NEC standards for design.
• In‑depth comprehension of syncrophasor, stability, and symmetrical components.
• Software experience including SKM Powertools, ETAP, Easy Power, PSCAD, Windmill, CYME, Aspen, PSS‑CAPE, PSS/E or other power system modeling software (plus).

Benefits and Culture

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Insurance• Company‑Paid Life Insurance with Voluntary Life Insurance• 401(k) with company match• Employee Stock Ownership Program• State and Federally Accredited Lineman Apprenticeship Program• Paid Vacation• Servant Leadership Training• Uniforms and PPE provided

Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.