Electrical Medium Voltage Engineer II/III - Power Engineering & Systems Planning
Timmons Group
- Charlotte, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Participate in preparation of proposals and scope development, including:
- Conceptual designs and execution plans
- Engineering/project cost estimates and schedules
- Execution of engineering activities
- Work with the DC designers or the Wind Turbine Layout in preparation of collector system including installation plan and details
- Perform AC cable ampacity calculations
- Analyze and determine feeder loading
- Assist with Utility interconnection support
- Prepare IEEE Effective grounding study to confirm safe step-and-touch potentials
- Arc flash studies Hazard Assessment low and medium voltage
- Evaluate system short circuit and voltage profile.
- Review static reactive capabilities and size the reactive power equipment accordingly
- Lightning shielding study to verify the apparatus is protected against direct lightning strikes
- Interface with Utility, as required, in the design of capacitor and LTC controls for various system configurations
- Other Studies include transient Switching, Load Flow Study, Power Factor, Transient Over-Voltage (TOV) and Harmonic Analysis Study
- Equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing
- Coordinate design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.)
- Develop and improve processes, tools and/or technology implementations
- Provide training and mentoring to less experienced engineers and team members
- Other areas of involvement may include 3D modeling/design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited program
- Minimum 3-5 years related experience (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience)
- Engineer In Training Certification / Professional Engineer registration strongly preferred
- Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standard
- Strong preference for those with
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Capability of solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard approaches, techniques, procedures, and criteria