Power Systems Electrical Engineer

Electrical Consultants - Chesterfield, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Chesterfield, MO

501-1,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Power Systems Electrical Engineer position at ECI involves joining the Planning and Studies team to perform a variety of electrical studies for electric utilities, with a focus on renewable energy projects. The role requires expertise in conducting studies such as load flow, short circuit, and transient analysis, among others, to support project development and operational issues in large-scale energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical studies including steady state loadflow, short circuit, transient analysis, harmonics, insulation coordination, and dynamic system response studies.
• Utilize tools such as PSS/e, PSLF, ASPEN Oneliner, PSS Cape, PSCAD, and EMTP-RV for analysis.
• Assist customers with project conceptual development, design support, equipment selection, and operational issues post-commissioning.
• Develop apparatus ratings and specifications for various electrical components including transformers, circuit breakers, and inverters.
• Conduct studies related to renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and energy storage systems.
• Provide services to utility and industrial clients, including transmission level load additions and generation interconnections.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE); Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) or PhD preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience performing electrical studies such as load flow, short circuit, and transient stability analysis.
• Ability to acquire a Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
• Must meet ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements.
• Must not require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with tools such as TARA, ETAP, SKM, PowerWorld, and EasyPower.
• Advanced degrees (MSEE or PhD) in Electrical Engineering.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement