Power Systems Engineer

Description

As a Power Systems Engineer, you will support the full lifecycle of integrated electrical controls projects—including design, development, wiring schematics, PLC programming, protective relay setup, commissioning, and ongoing service. You will work closely with Sales Engineering, Project Management, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and end users to deliver high-quality power systems solutions involving switchgear, ATSs, generators, UPS systems, PLCs, and SCADA components. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong expertise in power distribution, controls, startup/commissioning, and troubleshooting.

This position requires local residence in the Philadelphia area to support customer sites, including federal locations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform startup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of switchgear, ATSs, and electrical control systems
• Construct and modify control panels and wiring with OEM-quality standards
• Set up protective relays for generator and utility parallel operations
• Learn, apply, and program Liebert single- and three-phase UPS equipment
• Define project scope and budget with Sales Engineering; refine budgets upon award
• Develop submittal drawings and coordinate with switchgear vendors (GE, Square D, DVM, etc.)
• Create schematics for PTs, CPTs, relays, breakers, PLCs, power supplies, networking, annunciation, and controls
• Write PLC logic, redundancy logic, HMI graphics, and control pages
• Program Woodward generator control devices and interface with PLCs
• Program and integrate SEL, GE, Schneider, Bender, and Basler protective relays
• Oversee build and integration of electrical control systems
• Write sequences of operation, test scripts, and commissioning documents
• Lead or participate in site coordination and construction meetings
• Conduct factory witness testing, field testing, startup, commissioning, and customer training
• Perform load bank tests, infrared imaging, and power quality analysis
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety regulations

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
• Several years of experience with switchgear, generators, ATSs, PLCs, or power control systems
• Hands-on experience with electrical/generator control design and field service
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Promise E (single lines, schematics, layouts, control systems)
• Understanding of electrical generation, distribution, conditioning, and control systems
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA electrical safety
• Experience with GE and/or Allen-Bradley PLC platforms and software
• Experience with Woodward controls
• Experience with SEL, GE, Schneider, Bender, or Basler protective relays
• Experience with SCADA systems deployment
• Valid driver's license for local field travel
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong technical, analytical, organizational, and customer service skills

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with IT/server networking within control systems
• Knowledge of Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build project structures
• Experience overseeing electrical construction or commissioning
• Familiarity with UPS systems, generator paralleling, or advanced relay coordination

Benefits: ESOP (company-funded retirement), 401(k)/Roth with company match, medical, dental, voluntary vision, paid holidays, PTO, volunteer PTO, short- & long-term disability (company paid), life/AD&D (company paid), supplemental life, FSAs, EAP, tuition reimbursement

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