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Power Design Electrical Engineer

United States, Salt Lake City · Job Posted February 14, 2026
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The Power Design Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical power systems with an emphasis on medium-voltage distribution, power system studies, and protection and controls (P&C). This role supports projects across commercial, industrial, utility, mission-critical, and institutional facilities by developing safe, reliable, and efficient power system designs. The Engineer collaborates closely with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that meet client, code, and industry requirements.

Job Responsibility

  • Design low-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution systems (5kV–35kV)
  • Develop one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, riser diagrams, panel schedules, equipment layouts, and grounding systems
  • Specify power distribution equipment such as switchgear, switchboards, MCCs, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and protective devices
  • Perform service load calculations in accordance with NEC, utility, and project requirements
  • Develop protection schemes for MV and LV systems, including relay protection, coordination, and control logic
  • Create protection one-lines, AC/DC schematics, relay settings, and control wiring diagrams
  • Review and interpret relay logic diagrams, SCADA points list, and interconnection requirements
  • Coordinate with utilities and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) for protection compliance
  • Perform engineering studies including: Short-circuit
  • Coordination / arc-flash analysis
  • Load flow / voltage drop
  • Motor starting
  • Harmonic analysis
  • Utilize software such as SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or CYME to model electrical systems and generate reports
  • Provide recommendations to improve system reliability, safety, and operational performance
  • Prepare technical specifications, construction documents, and engineering reports
  • Conduct field investigations, site assessments, and equipment evaluations
  • Support construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittal reviews, site observations, and punch lists
  • Collaborate with mechanical, structural, civil, and technology teams to ensure integrated project delivery
  • Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and scope management
  • Ensure designs comply with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, NESC, utility standards, and client specifications
  • Apply industry best practices for grounding, fault protection, and power system reliability
  • Maintain accurate documentation and support project QA/QC reviews
  • Develop construction documents including drawings and specifications
  • Create relay settings and relay protection logic files (.rdb or similar)
  • Develop automation sequence of operation
  • Perform PLC design and integration
  • Support medium-voltage generation system design
  • Provide construction administration support

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE)
  • 10+ years of experience in power systems design
  • Experience with medium-voltage systems, protection & controls, and power distribution design
  • Proficiency with SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or similar analysis tools
  • Strong understanding of NEC, IEEE standards, and utility interconnection requirements
  • Ability to create detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

Nice to have

  • Experience with utility, industrial, mission-critical, or large commercial projects
  • Relay programming experience (SEL, GE, ABB, etc.)
  • Familiarity with SCADA, PLCs, automation systems, and integration requirements
  • Proposal writing
  • Cost estimating
  • Marketing and business development (BD)
  • High-voltage power system design
  • Substation design
  • Transmission design
  • Data center projects
  • Hospital projects
  • Wastewater treatment facilities
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