Power Systems Electrical Engineer
Wood PLC
Greenville, South Carolina
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Greenville, South Carolina
POSTED
4 days ago
Wood has an exciting opportunity for a Power Systems Electrical Engineer role. This opportunity is hybrid and can be based in Tucker, GA, Greenville, SC, or the Charlotte, NC area. Wood Projects - Technical & Assurance team is looking for a strong technical Engineering Professional with expertise in power system analysis and electrical system design.
Authorization to work permanently in the U.S. without sponsorship required. No agencies please.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Uses advanced technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems, calculations, study reports, and to complete any project tasks with minimal guidance and direction
- Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform tasks
- Able to perform field investigations, site surveys, while interfacing with client representatives
- Quality control of all deliverables within the scope of Electrical
- Interface with Project Management and Client and liaise with other project disciplines
- Develop select engineering deliverables including philosophies, reports, specifications, calculations, data sheets, and technical requisitions
- Perform and lead power system studies including Load flow, short circuit, motor starting, arc flash, protective device coordination, harmonic analysis, and reliability assessments.
- Assist in preparation of power system cost estimates and defining scopes of work for project design and study proposals
- Ensure work complies with industry codes and standards, including IEEE, NFPA 70/70E, ANSI, NEMA, and applicable local regulations
- Work with electrical engineers and designers to provide electrical design and deliverables to a variety of projects
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
- Registered Professional Engineer in one or multiple states preferred
- 8 plus years of relevant experience in Chemical, Forest Industries, Pharma/Life Sciences, or Power Generation projects
- Perform Electrical Design duties associated with project scope of work
- Demonstrated expertise with ETAP, SKM, EASYPOWER or other power system analysis software
- Demonstrated expertise with PSCAD and PSS®E software preferred
- Experience with third party protection settings software (i.e. GE Multilin, SEL AcSelerator software, etc.)
- Experience with SEL RTAC platform preferred
- Strong understanding with applicable North American & Canadian codes, standards and recommended practices
- Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills
- Strong ethical standards. High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative. Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable
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