Power Design Electrical Engineer

Location: On-site – Salt Lake City, Utah

Position Summary

The Power Design Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical power systems with an emphasis on medium-voltage distribution, power system studies, and protection and controls (P&C). This role supports projects across commercial, industrial, utility, mission-critical, and institutional facilities by developing safe, reliable, and efficient power system designs. The Engineer collaborates closely with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that meet client, code, and industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Power & Medium Voltage System Design

• Design low-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution systems (5kV–35kV).

• Develop one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, riser diagrams, panel schedules, equipment layouts, and grounding systems.

• Specify power distribution equipment such as switchgear, switchboards, MCCs, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and protective devices.

• Perform service load calculations in accordance with NEC, utility, and project requirements.

Protection & Controls (P&C)

• Develop protection schemes for MV and LV systems, including relay protection, coordination, and control logic.

• Create protection one-lines, AC/DC schematics, relay settings, and control wiring diagrams.

• Review and interpret relay logic diagrams, SCADA points list, and interconnection requirements.

• Coordinate with utilities and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) for protection compliance.

Power System Studies & Analysis

• Perform engineering studies including short-circuit, coordination/arc-flash analysis, load flow/voltage drop, motor starting, and harmonic analysis.

• Utilize software such as SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or CYME to model electrical systems and generate reports.

• Provide recommendations to improve system reliability, safety, and operational performance.

Project Coordination and Technical Leadership

• Prepare technical specifications, construction documents, and engineering reports.

• Conduct field investigations, site assessments, and equipment evaluations.

• Support construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittal reviews, site observations, and punch lists.

• Collaborate with mechanical, structural, civil, and technology teams to ensure integrated project delivery.

• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and scope management.

Quality, Compliance & Standards

• Ensure designs comply with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, NESC, utility standards, and client specifications.

• Apply industry best practices for grounding, fault protection, and power system reliability.

• Maintain accurate documentation and support project QA/QC reviews.

Additional Technical Responsibilities

• Develop construction documents including drawings and specifications.

• Create relay settings and relay protection logic files (.rdb or similar).

• Develop automation sequence of operation.

• Perform PLC design and integration.

• Support medium-voltage generation system design.

• Provide construction administration support.

Preferred Additional Experience

• Proposal writing

• Cost estimating

• Marketing and business development (BD)

• High-voltage power system design

• Substation design

• Transmission design

• Data center projects

• Hospital projects

• Wastewater treatment facilities

Job Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• 10+ years of experience in power systems design.

• Experience with medium-voltage systems, protection and controls, and power distribution design.

• Proficiency with SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or similar analysis tools.

• Strong understanding of NEC, IEEE standards, and utility interconnection requirements.

• Ability to create detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with utility, industrial, mission-critical, or large commercial projects.

• Relay programming experience (SEL, GE, ABB, etc.).

• Familiarity with SCADA, PLCs, automation systems, and integration requirements.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to perform fieldwork, including site walks and inspections.

• Occasional travel to project sites and client locations.

• Ability to work in both office and construction environments.