MPR Associates, Inc. · 4 hours ago
Electrical System Engineer
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMPR Associates, Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering services and consulting firm seeking Electrical Systems Engineers to join their team. The role involves developing electrical designs for power systems, performing system analysis, and supervising design verification testing, while also mentoring junior engineers and communicating with clients.
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Hiring Manager
Mitchell McCall
Responsibilities
Develop electrical designs for power systems including:
Technology selection of inverter-based resources to satisfy PCC/POI interconnection requirements
Select and specify power systems equipment including breakers, power transformers, metal clad switchgear, circuit switchers, instrument transformers, and protective relays
Create single line diagrams, interconnection diagrams, detailed drawings, specifications, and layouts of equipment
Validate designs that satisfy applicable codes and standards NFPA 70, IEEE, NERC, ISO, Local Utility and other applicable electrical safety and performance regulations
Perform electrical power system analysis, including load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, and transient stability studies for power systems
Investigate electrical system problems, perform failure investigation and analyses, and evaluate alternatives to improve system performance and reliability and availability
Develop equipment procurement specifications for major capital equipment
Supervise design verification testing, equipment installation, and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with design requirements
Author detailed technical documents, including design reports, qualification documents, and submittals such as technical manuals, drawings, and design review evaluations
Work closely with the instrumentation and controls teams to deliver integrated project communication and protection systems consistent with current industry practices
Support and mentor junior engineers, fostering their development in electrical design and power systems
Communicate directly with clients, including engineering, management, and maintenance teams, to understand requirements and provide technical recommendations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited university required
At least three (3) years of work experience in the field of electrical power systems
Strong analytical skills with a fundamental understanding of the underlying first principles of engineering
Familiarity with, or the ability to quickly become familiar with, industrial design standards, codes and regulations including but not limited to IEEE standards and NERC regulations
Experience using electrical analysis tools to develop solutions for electrical power system problems
Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and senior management
Excellent written communication skills with the ability to explain complicated technical issues and summarize key findings and recommendations at an executive level
Passion for leading and motivating project teams, encouraging teamwork, managing change, and making timely, effective decisions
Motivation and desire to tackle new problems, take on new responsibilities, and work diverse projects in new areas
Good time management and organization skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong questions attitude and ability to accept that in others
Preferred
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering (MSEE) degree a plus
Experience using electrical analysis tools such as MATLAB, ETAP, EMTP‑RV, PSCAD, and ANSYS
Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools for developing electrical drawings is a plus
Experience specifying, designing, and developing design verification tests or equipment commissioning test programs
Experience delivering comprehensive solutions to multi-disciplinary problems with engineers of all backgrounds
Experience working through a complete electrical project lifecycle (i.e., design, equipment specification and procurement, installation, and commissioning) is considered a plus
Company
MPR Associates, Inc.
In 1964, a trio of visionary engineers, from Admiral Rickover's Naval nuclear propulsion program, set out to form a company built around technical excellence.
201-500 employees
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