Electrical Engineer – Transmission & Distribution

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November 24

🎰 Nevada – Remote

Although this job is listed in Nevada, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $130k - $160k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔋 Electrical Engineer

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NV5

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Engineering • Environmental • Infrastructure

NV5 is a leading provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems. The Company primarily focuses on six business verticals: conformity assessment, infrastructure support services, utility services, buildings & technology, environmental health sciences, and geospatial services.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1947

📋 Description

• Work with a team to design and develop distribution and substation projects, including MV/LV transformers, switchgear, protection & control schemes, and service connections • Conduct power system modeling and studies in ETAP, SKM, or CYME, including load flow, short circuit, and coordination analysis • Design overhead and underground distribution systems, including selecting and specifying equipment such as poles, conductors, transformers, switchgear, and protective devices • Perform relay settings development and implementation, using tools such as SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista, ASPEN, or equivalent • Troubleshoot relay, SCADA, and recloser protection issues, working closely with field teams • Provide technical support for battery energy storage systems (BESS) design and grid integration • Work with vendors and construction crews to ensure proper equipment procurement and installation • Coordinate with drafting resources to develop complete construction packages, including one-line diagrams, plan and profile drawings, and detailed specifications • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil engineers, to ensure project success • Assist in mentoring junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) • EIT is a must • PE license preferred • 3+ years of experience in utility, consulting, or substation design engineering • Proficiency with relay settings and programming using SEL, GE, or other major manufacturer software • Experience with power system modeling software, including ETAP, SKM, CYME, ASPEN, or similar • Experience with SCADA integration and communications protocols is a plus • Familiarity with civil and structural aspects of substation design is beneficial, though not required.

🏖️ Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, PTO, 401(k), and professional development opportunities • additional compensation may include restricted stock units and performance-based bonuses