Staff Electrical Engineer - Grid Power

Electric Hydrogen is a company focused on decarbonizing the world through renewable hydrogen production. They are seeking a Staff Power Systems Engineer to develop connection specifications for power systems and utility grids, manage electrical installation design, and conduct power systems analyses for safe and efficient integration into power networks.

Responsibilities:

• Research, develop, and optimize electrical power systems, components, equipment, networks, and associated control systems
• Lead electrical installation and system integration design efforts, including utility interconnection, medium-voltage AC collection systems, high-current rectifier DC bussing, and microgrid architectures
• Review and manage third-party EPC electrical designs while performing internal engineering and design activities
• Perform power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonic load flow, and frequency scan analyses
• Select electrical components and equipment based on engineering specifications, performance requirements, and system needs
• Analyze operating data and system performance to validate designs and identify opportunities for optimization
• Develop innovative methodologies for the control and integration of diverse energy resources and electrical loads
• Apply risk analysis techniques to evaluate power system failure modes and develop mitigation strategies to improve system reliability and safety
• Evaluate electrical safety risks and mitigation measures in operations and maintenance environments, including short circuit performance, low-voltage and medium-voltage coordination, and arc flash hazards
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to other engineers on medium-sized and complex engineering projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, external partners, and utility stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and grid integration

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of professional experience working with electrical power systems
• Experience designing large industrial power systems within EPC environments, including petrochemical, oil and gas, renewable energy, or power generation projects
• Experience with utility interconnection design and medium-voltage power distribution systems
• Strong knowledge of power system protection analysis and implementation
• Experience with medium-voltage systems, substation design, and SCADA systems
• Field experience supporting power generation assets, including microgrids, energy storage systems, engines, turbines, renewable energy facilities, and utility distribution systems
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute complex engineering analyses and lead projects with minimal supervision
• Experience using power system modeling and simulation software to evaluate system performance and operational characteristics