Electrical Medium Voltage Engineer II/III

Job Description

Timmons Group is seeking an Electrical Medium Voltage Engineer II/III for our Power Engineering & System Planning Group in our Charlotte, NC office. The position's core responsibilities creating collector system layout design for renewable energy project deliverables. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class. Opportunities to advance into leadership/management roles are available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

Participate in preparation of proposals and scope development, including:

Conceptual designs and execution plans

Engineering/project cost estimates and schedules

Execution of engineering activities

Work with the DC designers or the Wind Turbine Layout in preparation of collector system including installation plan and details

Perform AC cable ampacity calculations

Analyze and determine feeder loading

Assist with Utility interconnection support

Prepare IEEE Effective grounding study to confirm safe step-and-touch potentials

Arc flash studies Hazard Assessment low and medium voltage

Evaluate system short circuit and voltage profile.

Review static reactive capabilities and size the reactive power equipment accordingly

Lightning shielding study to verify the apparatus is protected against direct lightning strikes

Interface with Utility, as required, in the design of capacitor and LTC controls for various system configurations

Other Studies include transient Switching, Load Flow Study, Power Factor, Transient Over-Voltage (TOV) and Harmonic Analysis Study

Equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing

Coordinate design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.)

Develop and improve processes, tools and/or technology implementations

Provide training and mentoring to less experienced engineers and team members

Other areas of involvement may include 3D modeling/design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited program

Minimum 3-5 years related experience (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience)

Engineer In Training Certification / Professional Engineer registration strongly preferred

Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standard

Strong preference for those withExcellent written & verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Capability of solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard approaches, techniques, procedures, and criteria