Senior Power Systems Engineer

Engineering
Written By Beth Fillerup

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Position Summary

The Senior Power Systems Engineer is responsible for the planning, analysis, design, and implementation of complex electrical power systems supporting mission-critical facilities, utility-scale infrastructure, industrial facilities, and large commercial developments. This position specializes in medium- and high-voltage power distribution, power generation, protection and controls, substations, and power system studies.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on ("doer") engineer with extensive experience designing and coordinating electrical infrastructure for data centers, utility interconnections, power plants, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), substations, and other mission-critical facilities. The engineer collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams while providing technical leadership throughout all phases of project delivery.

Essential Responsibilities

Power Generation & Mission Critical Infrastructure

·         Design electrical infrastructure supporting mission-critical facilities, including hyperscale data centers, industrial facilities, and utility-scale projects.

·         Design medium- and high-voltage power generation systems utilizing reciprocating engines, gas turbines, fuel cells, renewable energy sources, and hybrid generation systems.

·         Design and coordinate large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including utility-scale installations exceeding 10 MW.

·         Design generator paralleling switchgear, synchronization systems, and associated control systems.

·         Design and specify medium-voltage UPS systems and DC power distribution systems supporting critical facilities.

·         Develop reliable power architectures for continuous-operation facilities requiring high system availability.

Medium-Voltage Power System Design

·         Design low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical distribution systems.

·         Develop one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, grounding plans, equipment layouts, cable routing, and power distribution drawings.

·         Specify and coordinate:

·         Medium-voltage switchgear

·         Switchboards

·         Motor Control Centers (MCCs)

·         Transformers

·         Generators

·         UPS systems

·         Protective relays

·         DC power equipment

·         Perform service load calculations and equipment sizing in accordance with NEC, IEEE, NESC, utility requirements, and project specifications.

Protection & Controls

·         Develop protection schemes for medium- and high-voltage systems.

·         Design relay protection, relay coordination, and protective device settings.

·         Develop AC/DC control schematics and wiring diagrams.

·         Design generator paralleling control systems.

·         Develop PLC and automation control philosophies.

·         Coordinate SCADA integration and utility interconnection requirements.

·         Support commissioning and startup activities.

Power System Studies

Perform engineering studies including:

  • Short Circuit

  • Protective Device Coordination

  • Arc Flash

  • Load Flow

  • Voltage Drop

  • Motor Starting

  • Harmonic Analysis

  • Dynamic System Modeling

  • Power Quality Studies

Utilize software such as:

  • SKM

  • ETAP

  • EasyPower

  • CYME

  • AutoCAD Electrical

Provide engineering recommendations to improve:

  • Reliability

  • Resiliency

  • Safety

  • Redundancy

  • Operational Performance

Substation & Utility Coordination

·         Design medium- and high-voltage substations.

·         Coordinate utility interconnections.

·         Support projects involving substations exceeding 100 MW.

·         Coordinate protection philosophies with utility providers.

·         Develop utility coordination packages and technical studies.

·         Grounding design.

Project Leadership

·         Lead and engineer complex electrical power projects from planning through construction.

·         Prepare engineering reports, calculations, technical specifications, and construction documents.

·         Perform site investigations and existing system evaluations.

·         Provide construction administration including:

·         RFIs

·         Shop drawing reviews

·         Site observations

·         Punch list support

·         Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Quality Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

  • NEC

  • IEEE

  • NFPA

  • NESC

  • Utility standards

  • Client requirements

  • Applicable codes and regulations

Maintain high standards for engineering quality, documentation, and QA/QC.

Preferred Project Experience

Experience with one or more of the following:

  • Utility-Scale Power Generation (100 MW+)

  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

  • Generator Paralleling Systems

  • Gas Turbine Facilities

  • Reciprocating Engine Generation

  • Fuel Cell Systems

  • Microgrids

  • Substations

  • Hyperscale Data Centers

  • Industrial Manufacturing Facilities

  • Hospitals

  • Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.

  • 10+ years of experience designing electrical power systems.

  • Extensive experience with:

  • Medium-voltage power distribution

  • Protection & Controls

  • Power system modeling and studies

  • Utility coordination

  • Switchgear

  • Generation systems

Preferred Experience
Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:

  • Power generation

  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (10 MW+)

  • Utility-scale substations (100 MW+)

  • Generator paralleling controls

  • SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, or Schweitzer relay systems

  • SCADA

  • PLC programming and integration

  • Proposal development

  • Business development

  • Client presentations

Desired Characteristics

  • Hands-on, execution-oriented engineer with a practical approach to problem-solving.

  • Extensive experience designing electrical infrastructure for mission-critical facilities.

  • Strong background in data centers, utility interconnections, power plants, BESS, and substations.

  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

  • Demonstrated technical leadership throughout all phases of project delivery.

  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

  • Extended hours and weekend work are sometimes required to meet deadlines.

Industry: Engineering

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Salt Lake City

Experience Level: Experienced

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