Intermediate Electrical Engineer in Phoenix

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Job DescriptionJob Description

K.R. Saline & Associates (KRSA) is seeking a motivated Intermediate Electrical Engineer (PE, EIT, or EIT-eligible) to join our tight-knit consulting engineering department, to support ongoing analysis of NERC transmission grids for a variety of clients. This role is intended as a long-term position for an early-to-mid-career engineer who has foundational knowledge of the utility and grid-based development industry, and is eager to grow technical expertise, collaborate with other engineers, and gain experience as a power consultant.

The Intermediate Electrical Engineer will work closely with senior and junior engineers on system layouts and models, analysis processes, calculations, and technical report writing – while growing technical and industry knowledge and contributing to high-quality engineering deliverables. Using prior experience, they will formulate study plans for senior approval, provide recommendations and optimization ideas to management, provide guidance to junior engineers, conduct technical studies outlined, and review technical reports, diagrams, and models.

Primary Qualifications

***A Batchelor’s degree or higher in Electrical or Electronic Engineering is required for this position.***

EIT or PE is recommended, but not required.

You must be able to commute to Mesa, Arizona every day during operating hours, for at least the first year. Remote options are available for established employees.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and analysis of electrical systems for transmission projects, utilizing tools such as PSLF, ASPEN, and PSCAD.
• Collaborate with teams to create comprehensive study plans, conduct them, and follow-through with client deliverables.
• Utilize programming skills in Python, VBA, and EPCL for data analysis and automation tasks.
• Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshooting to resolve technical issues.
• Prepare detailed and well-organized reports and documentation, ensuring clear communication and understanding with clients.
• Prepare technically-heavy, and detail-consistent generator and load interconnection applications.
• Communicate issues and project progression effectively and willingly with team leaders.
• Manage several active projects simultaneously
• Maintain a courteous and helpful working relationship with clients.
• Using experience, contribute meaningfully to everyday processes and client relations.
• Review deliverables for quality assurance.
• Assist in training new hires and junior engineers (once established).

A strong understanding of power systems and modeling software is required. At the core, this job relies on developing a deep working knowledge of high voltage (34.5kV+), positive sequence, balanced power systems, their components, and mathematical practicum. The primary focus of most tasks is on high-level transmission system planning and analysis.

Prior related job experience is required; on-the-job training will be provided for unfamiliar software and internal processes.

This position requires in-office visits regularly, but allows occasional remote work (probationary).

The candidate, if hired, will primarily be working with GE Vernova's PSLF and Siemens PSS/E powerflow softwares, and Microsoft Excel, along with several proprietary scripts and applications, basic mapping software, and some other electrical modeling softwares.

The candidate must be proficient in Excel.

The candidate must have excellent writing skills. (We will ask for examples).

Experience in the following gives you bonus points:

• Previous work with renewable energy and/or data center developers
• PSLF, PSSE, or Powerworld
• PSCAD
• ASPEN Line Constants & Oneliner
• TSAT*
• TARA/PowerGEM*
• Python, VBA, EPCL
• Google Earth, ArcMap/QGIS
• Distribution systems
• Protection systems
• Substation design
• Single-line diagram drafting
• AI applications & tools*
• Formal writing proficiency

*KRSA does not currently use, but is looking to expand into.

Compensation

Compensation will be based on experience and criteria met. Some conditions may be probationary. All positions are full time (40 hours per week), and have paid overtime on approval. Some example starting compensation ranges being offered are as follows:

• 5 years experience, related field: $75,000+
• 5 years experience, same field: $85,000+
• Senior engineer (10+ years experience); same field: $120,000+

Company DescriptionK. R. Saline & Associates, PLC (KRSA) is an electrical engineering and electric utility consulting firm based in the Southwest. Since 1991, KRSA principals have provided consulting and engineering services to numerous energy developers, utilities, municipalities, and cooperatives.
https://www.krsaline.com/Company DescriptionK. R. Saline & Associates, PLC (KRSA) is an electrical engineering and electric utility consulting firm based in the Southwest. Since 1991, KRSA principals have provided consulting and engineering services to numerous energy developers, utilities, municipalities, and cooperatives.\r\nhttps://www.krsaline.com/

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