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Shermco Industries · 1 week ago

Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Studies

Shermco Industries is the largest independent electrical testing company in North America, specializing in electrical power system maintenance, repair, testing, engineering, and training. They are seeking experienced Senior Electrical Engineers with field experience and strong knowledge of Power Systems to perform engineering work, including analysis, studies, and design, while ensuring high-quality project delivery.

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Responsibilities

Perform engineering work, including analysis, studies and design, including:
Industrial power system design
Power factor analysis and correction, harmonic, and grounding analysis
Configuring and setting of microprocessor based relays like SEL, GE Multilin, etc. specifically for generator and transformer protection
Developing one-lines, three-lines, and control schematics
Troubleshooting switchgear and relay controls electrical systems
Conduct short-circuit, protective device coordination and arc-flash studies
Review and approve ongoing and completed engineering work; ensure that deadlines are met and work is completed with accuracy and high quality
Make onsite visits to customer sites and/or interact with customers to gather critical information, resolve project issues, customer concerns, and review engineering plans

Qualification

Power Systems EngineeringRelay Logic ProgrammingElectrical System DesignLow/Medium/High Voltage EquipmentProtectionControl TestingPE LicenseProject LeadershipEffective Communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology; prefer educational focus in Power Systems
At least 5 years of field experience with relevant power systems preferably with relaying, system studies or design
Must have experience with low, medium and high-voltage equipment
Protection and Control SEL Relay testing experience highly desired; prefer experience with or ability to quickly learn to write relay logic, including Schweitzer (SEL), Basler, GE, ABB, Siemens, etc
Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate in English via verbal and written methods, and be comfortable and effective doing so directly to customers and co-workers
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check
Must have a valid driver's license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record
Must be available for periodic domestic travel; international travel a plus and U.S. passport desired

Preferred

Prefer industrial and utility design experience
Previous supervisory or project leadership experience a plus
Prefer a candidate with a PE license or pursuing a PE license

Company

Shermco Industries

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Shermco Industries provides testing, repair, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure.

H1B Sponsorship

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2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Hitachi Energy
2025-10-29Corporate Round
2025-08-21Acquired

Leadership Team

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Lori Partain
Chief Human Resources Officer
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