Power Design Electrical Engineer Job at Spectrum Engineers, Salt Lake City, UT

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  • Spectrum Engineers
  • Salt Lake City, UT

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:          POWER DESIGN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Position Status:               Full-Time, Salaried, and At Will.

 

Position Responsibilities:

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.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Power & Medium-Voltage System Design

  • 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.

 

Protection & Controls (P&C)

  • 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.

 

Power System Studies & Analysis

  • 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.

 

Project Coordination and Technical Leadership

  • 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.

 

Quality, Compliance & Standards

  • 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.

 

Additional Technical Responsibilities

  • 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.

 

Preferred Additional Experience

  • 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

 

Job Skills and Qualifications:

  • 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.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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.

 

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

  • Ability to perform fieldwork, including site walks and inspections.
  • Occasional travel to project sites and client locations.
  • Ability to work in both office and construction environments.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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