Senior Electrical Engineer, Microgrid Power Generation

Job Details

Description Position Title: SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Location: HOUSTON, TX

FLSA Class: EXEMPT

Responsible to: Director of Engineering

Position Summary

: This position is primarily responsible for the design, analysis, and documentation of electrical systems for microgrids, mobile power generation, power distribution, and renewable energy equipment. Duties can involve some on-site commissioning and troubleshooting work. VoltaGrid is a mobile turnkey power generation and distribution solution that helps our clients reduce costs through improved efficiency, reduced fuel consumption, and power load optimization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Design and review of medium/low voltage electrical power generation, distribution and microgrid systems

- Preparation of electrical documentation including Short Circuit, Arc Flash and Coordination, Power System, Grounding, Load Flow, Harmonics, Fault studies, and Transient studies using software such as ETAP

- Preparation of other documentation including area classifications, drawings and reports, fugitive emissions studies, single line diagrams, and electrical BOMs as well as reports associated with electrical system studies

- Develop and maintain technical documentation related to electrical systems

- Provide engineering support to other departments as needed

Educational and Other Requirements::

- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with minimum 12 years of cumulative experience

- Minimum of 8 years of experience with medium voltage power generation system design (to include distribution line design)

- Minimum of 5 years of experience performing electrical studies with ETAP

- Thorough knowledge of applications, electrical codes, and standards (IEEE, NEC, NFPA, API, etc.)

- Experience with Power Generation Controls and Automation

- Experience with programming Digital Multifunction Relays

- Experience developing relay logic, electrical protection, and coordination schemes

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Willingness to learn new technologies and skills

- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing technologies and industry practices

Preferred Qualifications

- Professional Engineer (PE)

- Master’s degree

- Experience with electrical systems design in the oil and gas and/or mining industries

- Experience in the installation, operation, or troubleshooting of industrial automation equipment

This position is open to all candidates, and we are willing to sponsor visas for eligible applicants.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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