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Spectrum Engineers · 1 month ago

Power Design Electrical Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Spectrum Engineers is seeking a Power Design Electrical Engineer responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical power systems. This role focuses on medium-voltage distribution and collaborates with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions for various facilities.

ArchitectureConsultingElectrical DistributionLightingMechanical Engineering

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Amy Banks

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Power system designMedium-voltage systemsProtection & controlsElectrical engineering softwareProfessional Engineer (PE)NEC standardsTechnical documentationRelay programmingSCADA familiarityPLC integrationCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving