Power Studies Engineer

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Twin Cities office is seeking a Power Studies Engineer with 4+years experienceto join their Electrical team.With a focus on serving clients within thepower delivery andrenewable energy sectors, the Power Studies Engineer will act as a technical expert in thedesign, analysis,and optimization of electrical power systems. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Support the power electrical teamtoanalyze systems, createsoftwaremodels, andwritereports forpower delivery or generation projects

• Assistwith project design, specifications, and planssupport

• Review workwith quality in mindtoconfirmcompliance withKimley-Hornqualitystandards

• Studies performed may include (per candidateexperience):

• Arc Flash, Short Circuit, and Coordination studies using ETAP or SKM

• Load Flow / Reactive Power Analysis

• Thermal Ampacity studies using software likeAmpCalcorCYMCAP

• Grounding studies usingWinIGS,CDEGS,or SKM Ground Mat

• Transient studies usingPSS/E, PSCAD, or PSLF

• Harmonicstudies using ETAP or transient software

• Relaysetting development using SELAcSELerator

• Partner withthe electrical team to createcalculationsanddrawingsfor power delivery and/or renewable energy projects

• Continually gainknowledgein industry

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience as an Electrical Engineer for an engineering firm or EPC

• 1+ years' project management experience

• EIT certification or path to move towards certification ispreferred

• CYMCAP,SKM, ETAP, EMTP-RV, PSS/E, PSCAD,WinIGS,or CDEGSexperiencepreferred

• Understandingor willing to learn, the NEC 2020 and IEEE standards and keep up with emergingtechnologies

• General understanding of engineering and energy systems

• Load Flow,Coordination, Short Circuit, and Arc Flash studies basic theory andmethodology

• Proficiencyusing Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (AutoCAD)

• Proficient with Microsoft Office

• Ability to work and manage several project teamsconcurrently

• The ability to work independently or in a team environmenteffectively

• The ability to work in a fast-paced, challengingenvironment

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it- that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 17 years!

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Posted Date 2 weeks ago (6/6/2024 12:18 PM)

ID 2024-13282

Education Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Focus Electrical