Senior Engineer – High Voltage Power System Studies

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. Conduct feasibility studies, power system modeling, and electrical calculations for substation and transmission line projects .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $139,200 - $184,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in power system analysis, including load flow, short circuit, and stability studies, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in electrical calculations. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to renewable energy projects.

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Power System AnalysisLoad Flow StudiesProtective Device CoordinationPE LicensureETAP Software

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Hard Skills

Electrical CalculationsHarmonics StudiesGrounding System AnalysisArc-Flash AnalysisStability StudiesCable Shield Induced Voltage AssessmentsMitigation StrategiesRelay SettingsShort Circuit StudiesModeling Transients

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMentorshipTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ETAPPSCADCYMCAPWINIGSPSS/EAMPCALCPVSYSTSAMCDEGSMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

PE Licensure

Industry Keywords

NEC StandardsIEEE StandardsNFPA StandardsNERC StandardsFERC StandardsUtility InterconnectionSolar ProjectsBattery Energy StorageTransmission Line ProjectsSubstation Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FlashSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct feasibility studies, power system modeling, and electrical calculations for substation and transmission line projects
Review electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to support power system analysis
Analyze designs for compliance with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and NERC standards
Provide mentorship and lead teams
Contribute technical expertise to business development and proposals
Lead, teach, and mentor junior engineers
Participate in diverse engineering projects and services in a team-oriented environment
Contribute to solar, battery energy storage, and utility interconnection projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
Minimum 8+ years of experience in power system analysis
PE Licensure is preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Demonstrated experience in load flow, short circuit, and stability studies
Project experience in power systems or renewables
Skilled in protective device coordination, arc-flash analysis, mitigation strategies, and relay settings
Capable of performing grounding system analysis, harmonics studies, and cable shield induced voltage assessments
Experience with electrical design or consulting is a nice-to-have
Experience with substation/transmission grounding design is a nice-to-have
Proficiency in modeling and analyzing transients including TOV, switching surges, and lightning is a nice-to-have
Understanding of FERC and NERC PRC standards, including preparation of closeout documentation for CAISO, SPP, ERCOT and other regulatory bodies is a nice-to-have
Potential software usage includes ETAP, PSCAD, CYMCAP, WINIGS, PSS/E, AMPCALC, PVSYST, SAM, and CDEGS

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid vacation, sick, and personal time off
Support for continuing education
Support for community involvement
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Unlimited PTO
Wellness Fund
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Growth and professional development opportunities