Lead Power Engineer
- Lexington, KY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Electrical component physical layout and electrical clearances;
- Rigid and strain bus design;
- Grounding design;
- Protection and Control design;
- Substation raceway design;
- Relevant codes and standards such as ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NEMA and NESC
- Provide detailed physical design of electric distribution systems to include one-line diagrams, selection of equipment, writing of equipment specifications, grounding system design conduit and cable sizing/routing, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, physical layouts, construction cost estimates and project scheduling.
- Act as the project engineer for multiple projects and direct the work of less experienced engineers and drafters.
- Perform engineering design & equipment specification functions for distribution projects from 480V to 345 kV.
- Specify, review, inspect, and approve electrical equipment to be used in power systems.
- Review & maintain engineering oversight of physical design, including bus design, equipment ratings, and safety/maintenance clearances.
- Perform necessary calculations in support of engineering designs, including short circuit, step & touch potential, battery sizing, thermal rating of equipment, etc. Prepare backup design documentation with calculations.
- Complex problem solving at customer facilities to include a convolution of power monitoring, power analysis, troubleshooting, and best installation practices.
- Electrical equipment inspection and engineering assessment, including technical evaluations and witness testing.
- Evaluate, monitor, direct, and manage outside contractors and vendors and other Engineers.
- Preparing equipment specifications, analyzing bids, and making recommendations for purchase.
- Developing scope of work, conceptual design for the projects, and execution plans.
- Preparing engineering and construction cost and man-hour estimates and schedules.
- Meeting and corresponding with clients or outside personnel.
- Support construction of substations and equipment commissioning.
- Provide detailed electrical engineering analysis to include Short Circuit, Equipment Evaluation, Coordination, Arc Flash, Load Flow, Harmonic, and Power Quality Analysis.
- Lead the training and development of other staff engineers.
- Provide technical oversight and review of other staff engineers.
- Develop programs and systems to improve engineering execution and process.
- Ensure projects meet company standards concerning quality, timeliness, profit, and customer satisfaction.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- 4+ years of progressive experience in design of electrical distribution engineering projects
- Specific experience performing all aspects associated with electrical distribution design, including: design criteria, equipment specifications, one line diagrams, general arrangements, sections, grounding, conduit plans, foundation plans, material lists, relay and control systems, control schematics and wiring diagrams
- Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communications skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments, and of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
- Ability to work in a team environment and to coordinate the work of various engineering disciplines and contractors to complete an integrated project.
- Knowledge of maintenance testing and able to interpret test results.
- Thorough understanding of protection and control design, including the ability to create settings for relays.
- Software experience should include SKM Powertools, ETAP, Easy Power, PSCAD, Windmill, CYME, Aspen, PSS/E, AutoCAD, CDEGS, etc.
- Professional Engineer license (P.E.) or Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification.
- 10 years of progressive experience in design of electrical distribution systems.
- Experience in EPC project delivery, Construction, Startup & Commissioning experience 480V to 345 kV experience.
- Demonstrated experience in detailed physical design of air insulated electric substations from 34.5 kV and up.
- Experience with high voltage substation EPC.
- Experience in system studies.
- Experience in both Electric Utility, Industrial, and consulting engineering environments.
- Experience with large capacitor bank installations, including Series Compensation/FACTS installations.
- In depth comprehension of syncrophasors, stability and symmetrical components.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401K w/ company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
- Paid Vacation
- Servant Leadership Training
- Uniforms and PPE provided