Principal Engineer

Overview

Lead senior electrical engineer for HV/EHV substation & HVDC design, mentoring and client liaison.

Key Responsibilities

• design review
• hvdc design
• technical specs
• quality management
• test review
• client liaison

Tasks

-Lead design reviews during engineering phase, including cross functional teams -Provide technical leadership in business development -Lead and direct others during detailed design of HVDC converter station balance of plant design as well as design of all interfaces to substation -Develop and lead internal/external technical training at corporate events -Develop technical specifications for HV, EHV, and FACTS Substation equipment -Serve as the primary liaison between the project team, OEMs and utility clients -Develop performance specifications for HVDC converter station -Regularly prepare and present white papers and technical content marketing pieces. -Organize and oversee the implementation of POWER’s and WSP's quality process and management system. Work to produce deliverables that meet internal/external quality expectations -Serve as a SME in the company's KMP (Knowledge Management Program) for HVDC and Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) -Mentor and provide guidance to other engineers -As SME (Subject Matter Expert), review test plans, witness and approve factory acceptance tests, review commissioning plans and provide technical support during commissioning tests

Requirements

• hvdc
• hvac
• bsee
• msee
• pe license
• power transformers

What You Bring

-Knowledge base and skill set in the in application and procurement of HVDC converter station systems for the electric utility market -BSEE (BS in Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS in Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, from an accredited university preferably with a power option. MSEE (MS in Electrical Engineering) strongly preferred. -Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel -Experience in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of HVAC and HVDC equipment, such as transformers, reactors, cable system etc. -Professional Engineering license (PE) is preferred but candidate with equivalent combination of education and experience with the ability to obtain a PE license. -Extensive knowledge base and skill set in the application and purchasing of power transformers for the electric utility market -Experience in mentoring lesser experienced members enabling them to execute technically challenging work that they could not perform without technical guidance -Actively engaged in leadership positions within nationally recognized technical societies -Experience in 15kV through 500kV AC substations and HVDC converter station design -Twenty (20) or more years’ experience in utility substation market is preferred with fifteen (15) years or more preferred in the HVAC converter stations, FACTS and related systems

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Benefits

-Gender affirming care -New Dads and Moms Benefit program -Fertility Benefits -Paid Holidays -Telehealth Benefit covers all providers -Maternity and Paternity Leave -Voluntary Life Insurance -Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

About Power Engineers

-The company’s expertise spans across a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and industrial engineering. -They work on projects ranging from power generation to water treatment, requiring technical prowess and creative problem-solving. -Their diverse portfolio includes renewable energy initiatives, utilities infrastructure, and industrial facilities. -They are known for a collaborative approach, optimizing solutions for complex challenges alongside clients. -POWER Engineers has become a trusted partner for many large-scale organizations and government entities. -With continuous growth, they have expanded to include a global footprint of projects.

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