Power Systems Engineer
Electrical Reliability Services, a rapidly growing third-party, NETA-accredited, electrical testing company is currently seeking a Power Systems Engineer to support our service offerings nationally. This position works remotely requiring up to 25% travel. Perform/support a range of power system and engineering studies (all voltage levels, from basic to the most complex). Perform/support a variety of Field and Customer activities including data collection, one-line revisions, and electrical system analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Support all types of power systems Typically, will work with a Sr. Power Systems Engineer to support project scope.
- Perform short circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and arc flash studies.
- Assist other engineers with all types of power systems and engineering studies.
- Assist in the gathering of field data and documentation as needed.
- Support the full range of complex engineering studies including reliability, harmonics, load flow, and reliability-centered maintenance studies.
- Assist with the electrical power system documentation including system configuration, equipment ratings, and settings.
- May support circuit and system measurements and help write reports relating to EMF, electrical load, voltage, and power quality projects.
- Assist in the preparation of estimates and take-offs for engineering study project proposals.
- Gain a working knowledge of computer software and data utilized in the conduct of power systems and engineering studies and arrange training for others as needed.
- Follow and assist in the development of policy and procedures for conducting power system and engineering studies.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- Graduate Engineer BSEE.
- Must have taken and passed the FE exam or pass the FE exam within 12 months of hire date.
- Requires excellent verbal and writing skills to communicate effectively with clients, field engineers, peers, and management.
- Requires mature judgment, responsible for assigned projects.
- Requires a high degree of organizational skills.
- Requires sound grounding in electrical engineering.
- Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, talk, and hear.
- Frequently required to sit, and work at the computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Valid Driver's License.
Physical Requirements
• Light Lifting (5 Ibs.-25 Ibs.)
• Medium Lifting (30 Ibs. – 45 Ibs.)
• Heavy Lifting (over 50 Ibs.)
• Frequent Standing
• Frequent kneeling / crawling / stooping
• Frequent bending / twisting
• Frequent climbing (stairs, ladders)
• Frequent driving (car, van, truck)
Environmental Demands
• Extreme cold (below 32*)
• Extreme heat (above 100*)
• Noise Level (Medium / High need to shout to be heard)
• Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors)
• Protective Equipment Required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.)
• Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
Travel Time Required
• 25%
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Action Oriented – Enjoys hard work; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes opportunities when they arise.
- Building Effective Teams – Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; lets subordinates present to senior management; acts as if real success is the success of the team.
- Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; talks and acts with customers in mind.
- Drive for Results – Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
- Directing Others– Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with subordinates on work and results.
- Organizing – Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
Power Systems Engineer
Electrical Reliability Services, a rapidly growing third-party, NETA-accredited, electrical testing company is currently seeking a Power Systems Engineer to support our service offerings nationally. This position works remotely requiring up to 25% travel. Perform/support a range of power system and engineering studies (all voltage levels, from basic to the most complex). Perform/support a variety of Field and Customer activities including data collection, one-line revisions, and electrical system analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Support all types of power systems Typically, will work with a Sr. Power Systems Engineer to support project scope.
- Perform short circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and arc flash studies.
- Assist other engineers with all types of power systems and engineering studies.
- Assist in the gathering of field data and documentation as needed.
- Support the full range of complex engineering studies including reliability, harmonics, load flow, and reliability-centered maintenance studies.
- Assist with the electrical power system documentation including system configuration, equipment ratings, and settings.
- May support circuit and system measurements and help write reports relating to EMF, electrical load, voltage, and power quality projects.
- Assist in the preparation of estimates and take-offs for engineering study project proposals.
- Gain a working knowledge of computer software and data utilized in the conduct of power systems and engineering studies and arrange training for others as needed.
- Follow and assist in the development of policy and procedures for conducting power system and engineering studies.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- Graduate Engineer BSEE.
- Must have taken and passed the FE exam or pass the FE exam within 12 months of hire date.
- Requires excellent verbal and writing skills to communicate effectively with clients, field engineers, peers, and management.
- Requires mature judgment, responsible for assigned projects.
- Requires a high degree of organizational skills.
- Requires sound grounding in electrical engineering.
- Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, talk, and hear.
- Frequently required to sit, and work at the computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Valid Driver's License.
Physical Requirements
• Light Lifting (5 Ibs.-25 Ibs.)
• Medium Lifting (30 Ibs. – 45 Ibs.)
• Heavy Lifting (over 50 Ibs.)
• Frequent Standing
• Frequent kneeling / crawling / stooping
• Frequent bending / twisting
• Frequent climbing (stairs, ladders)
• Frequent driving (car, van, truck)
Environmental Demands
• Extreme cold (below 32*)
• Extreme heat (above 100*)
• Noise Level (Medium / High need to shout to be heard)
• Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors)
• Protective Equipment Required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.)
• Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
Travel Time Required
• 25%
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Action Oriented – Enjoys hard work; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes opportunities when they arise.
- Building Effective Teams – Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; lets subordinates present to senior management; acts as if real success is the success of the team.
- Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; talks and acts with customers in mind.
- Drive for Results – Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
- Directing Others– Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with subordinates on work and results.
- Organizing – Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
