Electrical Project Engineer (Power Electronics)

TL;DR

Electrical Project Engineer (Power Electronics/Substation Design): Leading the design of FACTS projects, including STATCOM, FACTS, and HVDC systems, with an accent on substation design and regulatory compliance. Focus on overseeing physical and P&C deliverables, coordinating with OEMs, and providing technical leadership for high-voltage infrastructure.

Location: Hybrid; must be based in or be able to relocate to the US (Overland Park, KS; Tualatin, OR; Cary, NC; Ann Arbor, MI; Orlando, FL; or Houston, TX)

Company

A 100% employee-owned global leader in sustainable infrastructure and power engineering, ranked among the top firms in the power sector.

What you will do

• Lead substation design for FACTS projects across distribution, sub-transmission, and transmission level voltage classes.
• Define project requirements and review physical, P&C, and power system design deliverables using IEEE, IEC, NEC, NESC, and NERC standards.
• Perform research on non-standard design aspects and technical white papers to solve unique engineering problems.
• Coordinate technical information and lead discussions between project stakeholders, owners, and OEM resources.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and quality requirements for complex high-voltage substation projects.
• Mentor lower-level engineering staff and oversee the quality of production team deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience in electrical engineering.
• High voltage (HV) substation design experience in Physical and/or Protection & Controls (P&C).
• Experience acting as a project lead or technical specialist for utility substation clients.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Must be able to complete pre-employment background checks and drug screens.

Nice to have

• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience performing QA/QC reviews for engineering deliverables.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company (ESOP) allowing staff to share in financial success.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• Company-matched 401k plan and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Hybrid and flexible work options available after the first 90 days of employment.
• Generous paid vacation, holiday time, and sick leave.
• Additional perks including tuition reimbursement and adoption reimbursement.