Senior Electrical Engineer - Electric Utilities Focus

Power System Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer focused on electric utilities in Sioux Falls, SD. The role involves managing client relationships, providing technical support for electrical distribution systems, and developing utility infrastructure plans. Responsibilities include conducting studies, programming equipment controls, ensuring compliance with safety codes, and mentoring junior staff. This position emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and sustainable solutions within the electric utility sector.
About the position

As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Power System Engineering (PSE), you will play a pivotal role in providing engineering and consulting services focused on electric utilities in South Dakota and neighboring states. This position is designed for a Professional Engineer (PE) who is not only technically proficient but also passionate about fostering strong relationships with utility clients. You will be part of a team that values integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to sustainable solutions, ensuring that the electrical systems you support contribute positively to the communities they serve. In this role, you will manage utility client relationships, ensuring ongoing communication and support regarding the health and performance of their electrical distribution systems. Your responsibilities will include providing technical operation support, which encompasses developing switching procedures, conducting motor starting analysis, sizing and specifying equipment, and performing system maintenance and reliability assessments. You will also be involved in creating utility infrastructure plans, conducting various utility studies, and programming field equipment controls and relays. Additionally, you will conduct work order inspections to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code and best industry practices. Your expertise will extend to the design and staking of electric distribution facilities and substations. As a leader within the organization, you will provide mentorship and coaching to less experienced colleagues, upholding the values, mission, and vision of PSE. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of electric utilities while working in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Responsibilities
• Manage utility client relationships in South Dakota and neighboring states.
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• Maintain ongoing communications with and support to utility clients on the health and performance of their corresponding electrical distribution system.
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• Provide clients with technical operation support, including developing switching procedures, motor starting analysis, equipment sizing and specifications, system maintenance, system reliability, relay and control settings, and power quality investigations.
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• Direct or participate in developing utility infrastructure plans (both short- and long-term planning horizons).
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• Direct or participate in developing coordination/sectionalizing studies and provide recommendations for improved sectionalizing schemes.
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• Direct or participate in developing miscellaneous utility studies including distributed energy resource system impact studies, arc flash hazard analysis, power factor correction, and system reliability.
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• Direct or participate in programming field equipment controls and relays.
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• Conduct work order inspections to support National Electrical Safety Code compliance and best industry practices.
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• Direct or participate in the design and staking of electric distribution facilities.
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• Direct or participate in the design of substations.
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• Provide leadership, mentorship, and coaching to direct reports and less experienced colleagues within the organization.
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• Uphold the Values, Mission, and Vision of the organization.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
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• Minimum of 4 years of working experience in the electric power industry.
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• Active professional engineer license, licensed in South Dakota.
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• High level of interpersonal, problem-solving, leadership, and organizational skills.
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• Ability to achieve quality results, be change-oriented, foster innovation, and be a continuous learner.
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• Exceptional communication skills, including presenting in front of large audiences.
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• Experience with Milsoft, CYME, Synergi Electric, or other similar engineering analysis tools.
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• Working knowledge of the NESC, RUS, ANSI, and applicable IEEE standards.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in operations and engineering of electric distribution systems.
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• Ability to continually identify and recommend process and/or system improvements to facilitate efficiencies.
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• Works well on teams and individually.

Benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.