Power Systems Engineer

RESA Power

$75K — $104K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience with up to 1 year in the industry.
  • Preferably has professional experience in power engineering studies and design of industrial projects.
  • Familiar with electric power systems including short-circuit, protective coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis.
  • Proficient in using power system analysis software and interpreting technical specifications.
  • Demonstrated strong skills in written and oral communication, particularly concerning technical topics.
  • Ability to manage projects independently while ensuring adherence to budget estimates.
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and applicable industry standards (NETA, NEC, OSHA, NFPA).

Responsibilities

  • Learn RESA and location product offerings while adapting to customer processes.
  • Conduct power system engineering assessments focusing on protection and system design improvements.
  • Prepare detailed reports of assessment findings and propose design improvements.
  • Enhance existing electrical distribution systems based on assessment insights.
  • Engage with customers to identify and review their electrical needs on-site.
  • Develop accurate engineering cost estimates and bid proposals for projects.
  • Ensure that electrical systems meet safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness using engineering skills.

Benefits

  • Flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, for project needs.
  • Opportunities for travel, up to 25% for project work.
  • Dynamic work environment with diverse projects across various locations.
  • Support for professional development and learning of new technologies in power systems.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Able to learn RESA and location product offerings. Able to take direction and learn location's processes and/or applicable customer processes.

  • Perform power system engineering assessments of electric power systems in the areas of proficiency of protection, short-circuit calculation, arc-flash hazard analysis, design improvements of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.

  • Assess results and prepare written report of findings, proposals, and improvement solutions.

  • Perform electrical design improvements primarily to support upgrades of facilities' electrical distribution system in conjunction with needs determined in the assessment stage.

  • Meet customers on-site and review and identify their needs.

  • Provide Engineering cost estimates and bid proposals.

  • Utilize Engineering skills and applicable codes and standards to implement electrical systems that are safe, dependable, and cost-effective.

  • Provide technical support and quality control for assigned projects.

  • Proficient in reading and accurately interpreting power system wiring diagrams including DC elementary drawings.

  • Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.

  • Solid theoretical understanding of electricity and a good aptitude for problem solving.

  • Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers and peers.

  • Dependable and responsible with good judgment and organizational skills.

  • Good customer service, time management and follow-up skills.

  • Work effectively with customers, peers and management to resolve client issues.

  • Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office as well as efficient use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research.

  • Ability to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and lift or move up to fifty (50) pounds of test equipment.

  • Work will require flexible hours, weekends and holidays along with the availability to work out of town as needed.

  • All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance with all regulatory laws.

  • Other duties as assigned by manager.


Required Experience and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience and up to one (1) year of experience.

  • Previous professional experience in power engineering studies and design experience in industrial projects is preferred.

  • Experience with electric power systems, short-circuit, protective coordination, load flow, arc flash hazard analysis.

  • Knowledge of a power system analysis software

  • Proven skills in written and oral communication of technical topics.

  • Self-management of assigned projects and job cost accountability to perform work within budgeted cost estimates.

  • Interpret specs to our customer requests to design technical solutions.

  • Short-Circuit, LV/MV Coordination, Arc Flash.

  • Ability to run medium studies and projects unassisted.

  • Knowledge of various industry standards such as: NETA, NEC, OSHA and NFPA.

  • Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.

  • Strong communication (written and oral).

  • Able to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.

  • Able to work with various people throughout the organization-Customer Focused.

  • Focus on accuracy and efficiency.

  • For positions that utilize a company vehicle, you will be required to have a valid driver's license.


Additional Information

Location: Various

Travel: 0-25%

Pay: $75,000-$104,000 CAD

Physical Demands: Lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs. without assistance or use of a lifting aid, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and working in non-ideal conditions.

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