Senior Power Systems Engineer

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future! 

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence.  For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid.   Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

Responsibilities

Join us in leading the change!

We are seeking an Engineer to join our dynamic Owner's Engineering team. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in the completion of power system engineering projects, including substations, transmission lines, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar parks, and wind farms. Your electrical engineering expertise will be essential in providing technical guidance in the execution of power generation and substation projects. Additionally, you will be responsible for project management for electrical power facilities projects. We offer you the opportunity for professional development in a challenging and competitive environment. Join our dedicated and collaborative team to make a significant contribution to our organization and our clients. 

How you can make an impact:

• Technical Duties: 

  • Review electrical engineering designs for power generation and substation facilities, including substations, transmission lines, BESS, solar parks, and wind farms. 
  • Prepare technical specifications for major electrical equipment, including Main Power Transformers, Inverters, and High Voltage Circuit Breakers. 
  • Complete technical exhibits for solar parks, BESS, and wind farms EPC RFPs. 
  • Prepare preliminary electrical design packages for power generation and substation facilities, including substations, transmission lines, BESS, solar parks, and wind farms. This comprises the preparation of single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, layouts (solar, BESS, substation), equipment and panel elevations, and relay diagrams. 
  • Provide expert electrical engineering advice for power generation and substation projects. 
  • Provide technical support during the procurement process of major electrical equipment, including Main Power Transformers, Inverters, High Voltage Circuit Breakers, and solar panels. 
  • Witness factory acceptance testing for major electrical equipment. 
  • Perform in-factory and on-site inspection of major electrical equipment. 
  • Manage projects related to electrical power facilities, ensuring efficient execution within budget constraints. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering with relevant training in power systems engineering and renewable energy.
• +5 years of minimum experience in electrical design for power generation and substation facilities. 
• Project management experience in electrical power facilities.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering design and review for renewable power generation, energy storage, and substation facilities.
• Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, and NFPA standards applicable to renewable power generation, energy storage, and substation facilities design.
• Ability to provide technical guidance on power generation and substation projects.
• Project management experience in the field of electrical power facilities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to change.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering design and review for renewable power generation, energy storage, and substation facilities. 

How we support you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with 100% premium coverage for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Work with industry leaders
• Hybrid role

Location: This position will be located in Panama City, Panama

Travel:  Occasional travel may be needed (30% or less)

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster

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