The Nowak Group · 4 months ago
Senior Electrical Engineer (Boston)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expThe Nowak Group is focused on delivering safe, reliable, and efficient power system solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to support various generation, industrial, and transmission projects, with responsibilities including designing electrical diagrams, developing relay settings, and performing dynamic modeling.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Maintain awareness of industry standards such as NERC, IEEE, and NEC, ensuring all designs adhere to regulatory requirements
Develop and maintain a NERC compliance program for customer based on each family of standards
Ability to develop all plans for PRC-005, 019 and 027
Develop, validate, and analyze dynamic models of power system components using PSS®E and/or PSLF software for ISO and NERC MOD
Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and coordinate with clients, vendors, and field personnel
Interpret and analyze single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams for power systems
Design and develop relay protection and control schemes using devices from SEL, GE, ABB, and other manufacturers
Create and validate protective relay settings for generation, industrial, and transmission projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications
Provide senior review of relay coordination studies, arc-flash analysis, and system modeling to optimize system protection and reliability
Support commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and protective devices in the field
Collaborate with project teams to develop system documentation, including settings calculations, schematics, and operational procedures
Interpret simulation results to recommend system improvements and protective settings adjustments
Program and configure RTUs (Remote Terminal Units) for automation and control applications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (minimum)
5+ years in electrical power systems, including generation, industrial, and transmission projects
Proven ability to interpret electrical diagrams (single line, three line, schematics)
Hands-on experience creating relay settings and performing coordination studies
Experience programming relay protection devices (SEL, GE, ABB, etc.)
Familiarity with RTU programming and automation systems
Knowledge of NERC standards and compliance
Strong understanding of power system protection, control, and automation
Proficiency with protection modeling software and relay setting calculation tools
Ability to perform arc-flash studies and system modeling
Experience with power system analysis software (e.g., ETAP, SKM, EasyPower)
Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Familiarity with industry standards such as NETA, IEEE, NEC, and NERC
Proficiency in dynamic modeling and simulation using PSS®E, including transient stability studies
Effective communication and technical writing skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)
Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly preferred, especially in applicable states
Transmission system experience is highly desirable
Experience with GE PSLF or Siemens PSS®E software for dynamic simulation and stability analysis is a strong plus
Project management experience or ability to lead small projects
Knowledge of substation automation and SCADA systems
Experience with power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, and relay coordination
Familiarity with renewable energy integration and smart grid technologies
Certification in NERC CIP or related compliance standards
Company
The Nowak Group
Tony Nowak provides recruiting and consulting services to Electrical Testing, Engineering, and Transformer Service companies.
0-1 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase