Description

Excel Engineering is seeking a team-oriented, highly motivated Power Systems Engineer in our Power System Studies group for our Mounds View, MN office. We offer full service Electrical and Control System Engineering Consulting services in the US and abroad.

Since 1990, Excel Engineering has grown and expanded its service offerings by providing client-focused, engineering solutions. We offer full-service Control Systems, Facilities Electrical, Power System Studies, and Transmission Studies Engineering Consulting services in the US and abroad.

Responsibilities:

Perform Arc Flash Evaluation to determine the incident energy and arc flash boundary for each location in a power system using NEC 110.16, NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, and NESC (OSHA 1910.269 Appendix E) standards or requirements.
Review and recommend trip times for protective devices.
Determine and recommend protective clothing requirements based on study output.
Make recommendations to reduce fault clearing times or arc flash hazards based on system changes or other mitigation strategies.
Perform power system modeling and analysis, including gathering field data.
Perform CAD drafting on projects.
Determine and review Load flow, short circuit, and TCC curves for system optimization.
Perform electrical calculations and circuit/system analysis.
Becomes proficient in the understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), as well as the following software: AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Easy Power.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s in electrical engineering (power discipline) from an ABET Accredited Institution
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain within one year highly preferred

Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge and use of SKM PowerTools software or other modeling software.
Experience with electrical fault calculations, load flow, coordination, and arc flash hazards.
Understanding and use of NFPA70E.
Demonstrated knowledge and use of AutoCAD software.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Willing to travel up to 30% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of arc flash hazards and OSHA standards.
Knowledge and familiarity with the National Electric Code (NEC).
Has EIT or FE certifications

Additional Skills Applicable to the Role

Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written communications.
Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the Company in a team environment.
Attention to detail.

Excel is a national, full-service architectural and engineering firm located in Wisconsin. Our services include architectural design, process engineering, interior design, space planning, structural engineering, electrical engineering, HVAC design, plumbing and fire protection design, light gauge steel design, civil engineering, surveying, and 3D laser scanning services which we provide throughout the US and Midwest. We specialize in several distinct markets such as food & beverage, industrial/manufacturing, retail, multi-family, K-12 education, municipal, office, hospitality, healthcare and religious. As an award winning firm we work together as a customer-centered team to integrate every phase of a project from start to finish - saving you time and money, while assuring that the highest quality standards are met. You can rely on us to create a design that reflects the unique vision of your enterprise - as well as the aesthetics, functionality, and value you desire. At EXCEL our mission is to surpass your greatest aspirations and to ensure that you always have a better plan.

Entry Level Power Systems Engineer

Entry Level Power Systems Engineer

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