Senior Power Systems Engineer
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah (Remote available for the right candidate)
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
