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POWER Engineers

Principal Engineer

POWER Engineers, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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POWER Engineers, Member of WSP is seeking a senior-level electrical engineer to work as a Principal Engineer in the Power Delivery Substation Specialty Services Department in our Substation Business Unit (SBU). This individual is expected to independently develop and apply advanced engineering techniques, concepts, and approaches to unique engineering problems. This principal technical advisor role will lead in assimilating and disseminating complex engineering concepts in the power delivery power transformer subject matter area to internal/external business unit stakeholders. It is desirable that the individual also has experience in substation and generation subject matters. Roles and Responsibilities

Support and mentor others in the HV and the EHV substation design and HVDC converter station design. Provide technical leadership in business development Develop technical specifications for HV, EHV, and FACTS Substation equipment Develop performance specifications for HVDC converter station Serve as the primary liaison between the project team, OEMs and utility clients Lead design reviews during engineering phase, including cross functional teams Lead and direct others during detailed design of HVDC converter station balance of plant design as well as design of all interfaces to substation As SME (Subject Matter Expert), review test plans, witness and approve factory acceptance tests, review commissioning plans and provide technical support during commissioning tests Mentor and provide guidance to other engineers Serve as a SME in the company's KMP (Knowledge Management Program) for HVDC and Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) Organize and oversee the implementation of POWER’s and WSP's quality process and management system. Work to produce deliverables that meet internal/external quality expectations Develop and lead internal/external technical training at corporate events Regularly prepare and present white papers and technical content marketing pieces. Actively engaged in leadership positions within nationally recognized technical societies Required Education/Experience

BSEE (BS in Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS in Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, from an accredited university preferably with a power option. MSEE (MS in Electrical Engineering) strongly preferred. Professional Engineering license (PE) is preferred but candidate with equivalent combination of education and experience with the ability to obtain a PE license. Experience in 15kV through 500kV AC substations and HVDC converter station design Experience in mentoring lesser experienced members enabling them to execute technically challenging work that they could not perform without technical guidance Extensive knowledge base and skill set in the application and purchasing of power transformers for the electric utility market Knowledge base and skill set in the in application and procurement of HVDC converter station systems for the electric utility market Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel Desired Education/Experience

Twenty (20) or more years’ experience in utility substation market is preferred with fifteen (15) years or more preferred in the HVAC converter stations, FACTS and related systems Experience in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of HVAC and HVDC equipment, such as transformers, reactors, cable system etc. POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package: Medical/Dental/Vision Paid Holidays Vacation/Paid Sick Leave Voluntary Life Insurance 401K Telehealth Benefit covers all providers Maternity and Paternity Leave New Dads and Moms Benefit program Fertility Benefits Gender affirming care POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities

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