Senior Facilities Engineer, High Voltage Electrical
United States
Full Time
1 week ago
H1B Sponsor
Key skills
Switching
About this role
Role Overview
Lead engineering oversight of 230kV high-voltage systems
Provide technical support for the design, installation, commissioning, energization, and operation of utility-scale electrical equipment
Develop specifications, protective relay settings, equipment purchasing requirements, and construction standards for high-voltage systems
Own the reliability strategy for 230kV and substation equipment condition assessments, predictive maintenance, health monitoring, and life-cycle planning
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for electrical events, failures, mis-operations, or disturbances and implement corrective actions
Ensure system capacity, redundancy, switching procedures, and single-line documentation are maintained accurately and continuously
Ensure all engineering practices meet OSHA, NFPA 70/70E, IEEE, NERC, and local utility standards
Drive Electrical Safety Program elements for HV systems
Work closely with facilities engineering, operations teams, utility partners, design consultants, and construction contractors
Mentor junior engineers and technicians on HV power systems, protection schemes, and safe operating practices
Develop and maintain substation documentation, one-line diagrams, schematics, operating procedures, and emergency response plans
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field
5+ years of experience working with high-voltage (≥115kV) utility or industrial power systems
Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards (OSHA, NFPA 70/70E, IEEE, NESC)
Proficiency with power system analysis software such as SKM, ETAP, Aspen OneLiner, or equivalent
Proficiency in 2D and 3D modeling design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks
Tech Stack
Switching
Benefits
We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans
Paid family leave
Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury