Staff High Voltage Electrical Engineer, EPC
- Lead the design of high voltage AC electrical systems, specifically for industrial substations (69kV to 345kV) and their integration with upstream transmission lines and downstream MV distribution
- Review and evaluate the design of existing substations to provide recommendations for improving reliability and stability
- Develop single-line diagrams, physical layout and design, protection and control systems, relay design and coordination, and grounding plans for substations
- Perform grid simulation and stability studies using industry standard tools such as PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN OneLiner and similar software
- Interface with utilities and ISO/RTOs to support interconnection studies, permitting, and compliance for new renewable and BESS projects
- Perform short circuit, load flow, and arc flash studies
- Develop relay settings using SEL AcSELerator or equivalent software
- Evaluate and select high voltage equipment including switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, reactors, PTs, CTs, and protection relays
- Serve as Electrical Engineer of Record for assigned projects
- Lead code compliance reviews (NEC, IEEE, NESC, NFPA) and provide technical guidance to internal teams
- Collaborate with civil and structural engineers on substation layout, foundations, and site development
- Support facilities, construction and commissioning teams with field engineering, testing, and troubleshooting
- Review vendor submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings for technical accuracy
- Participate in technical bid evaluations and identify scope gaps
- Lead R&D efforts to perform feasibility analysis of using medium voltage DC distribution system for integrating BESS with other sources
- Independently manage high voltage design packages from concept through commissioning
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants to align scope, schedule, and budget
- Prepare engineering cost estimates and execution schedules in collaboration with project controls
- Lead technical reviews and design optimization workshops
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development
- Develop workflows, templates, and standards for high voltage design and simulation
- Support strategic initiatives related to grid integration, renewable energy, and energy storage
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited program
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Nevada or eligible for reciprocity. Must get their PE in Nevada and South Carolina within 2 months of start date
- Minimum 10 years of experience in high voltage electrical design, preferably in EPC environments
- Advanced proficiency in:
- Transmission-level load flow and stability using PSSE and PSLF
- Electromagnetic Transient Simulations using PSCAD, EMTC or similar
- SEL Relay Settings using SEL AcSELerator or equivalent
- Relay coordination and fault studies using ASPEN OneLiner or similar
- Power system modeling using ETAP, SKM, or similar
- AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office
- Preferred proficiency in:
- Design of HVDC systems and converter station
- Strong understanding of protection and control systems, SCADA, and substation automation
- Highly motivated, proactive, and detail oriented
- Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, and visual formats
- Field experience in construction and commissioning of high voltage systems is highly preferred
- A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
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