Electrical Engineer - Power Systems Job at Ghafari Associates (Indianapolis)

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Electrical Engineering or senior staff, the Electrical Engineer – Power Systems will specialize in performing and documenting power system studies, including short circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and arc flash hazard studies. The engineer will provide detailed engineering analysis for industrial, commercial, educational, governmental, and healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. This role requires proficiency in power system modeling software, field data collection, and collaboration with project teams to deliver high-quality, reliable electrical engineering solutions.

Job Responsibility

Perform short circuit analysis to evaluate fault currents and ensure proper short-circuit current ratings of electrical equipment
Conduct overcurrent protection device coordination studies to determine overcurrent protective device settings for selective tripping and ensure system reliability
Evaluate systems for selective coordination where required per NFPA 70 and recommend solutions to comply with NFPA 70
Perform comprehensive arc flash hazard analysis per IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E to determine the arc flash boundaries, incident energy, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
Evaluate and recommend arc flash mitigation strategies to reduce incident energy levels
Create arc flash labels in accordance with NFPA 70E and client standards
Conduct site visits to apply arc flash labels
Ensure proper application of arc flash labels when installed by the contractor
Conduct motor-starting studies to assess the impact of starting large motors on electrical power systems
Utilize power system software tools such as SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower for power systems modeling and analysis
Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, schedules, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc
Conduct site visits to gather field data and verify existing conditions to support accurate study results
Collaborate with project teams, including the Project Manager, Electrical Engineer, and client, to define project scope, budget, and design approach
Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical development
Edit and draft project specifications
Perform related duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
Professional Engineer’s License is required
10+ years related and progressively more responsible experience in electrical engineering field
5+ years experience performing short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard analysis studies
Proficiency short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard software (SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower)
Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
Bluebeam
BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong attention to detail

What we offer

Hybrid and in-office work environments
Career mapping
Encouraged to seek licensure
Coached for knowledge growth
Provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles
Robust internship program
Global reach
Professional relationship building
Work on forward-thinking projects all around the world

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