The Senior Power Systems Engineer in this role is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of electrical infrastructure, equipment, and systems within a manufacturing or industrial facility. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of electrical infrastructure, supports production goals, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities- Manage design and maintenance of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, and control systems throughout the facility including hazardous areas.
- Participate in troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues in machinery and plant infrastructure.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for electrical equipment.
- Ensure compliance with national and local electrical codes and safety regulations (e.g., Electrical NEC, NFPA 70, 70B and 70E, and Hazardous Areas NFPA 497 and 499).
- Collaborate with engineering. mechanical, process, and automation engineers on cross-functional projects.
- Manage electrical projects from concept through commissioning, including budgeting and scheduling.
- Conduct energy audits and recommend energy-saving initiatives.
- Maintain documentation such as schematics, wiring diagrams, and maintenance logs.
- Conduct power systems assessments and make recommendations for maintenance, modernization, monitoring, and management plans.
- Manage electrical system studies including short circuit calculations, protective device coordination, and arc-flash hazard evaluation.
- Plan, budget, and oversee electrical system maintenance and modernization plans in accordance with facility processes, procedures, and standards.
- Manage development and maintenance for facility hazardous location classification maps and installed equipment evaluation for compliance with NEC requirements.
- Solicit bids and funding requests to support site maintenance activities.
- Coordinate with sub-vendors to provide all services in support of the following:
- Planned, scheduled, and unplanned electrical maintenance.
- Facility analysis to include, but not limited to: Site assessments, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies.
- Respond to facility emergencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Evaluate and recommend improvements to enhance facility performance and reduce operational costs.
- Coordinate all facility activities with the Schneider Electric engineering teams.
What's in it for me?- Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
- Experience: 3-7 years in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Certifications: PE license preferred; knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and Arc Flash standards is a plus.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, PLC programming, SCADA systems.
- Familiarity with electrical distribution equipment from 15kV to 120/208V. This includes switchgear, switchboards, relays, panelboards, motor controls, and variable frequency drives (VFDs), and distribution cabinets.
- Familiarity with ETAP or other standard power system analysis software for arc-flash studies.
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, communication, teamwork, and project management abilities.
- Work Environment
- Industrial plants (e.g., pharmaceutical, automotive, chemical, food processing, energy).
- Exposure to high-noise, high-voltage, and fast-paced environments.
- May require occasional travel.
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