Design Engineer (Power System Analysis)

About the company

S&C Electric Company

Electrical/electronic manufacturing · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

What you'll do

• 1st Shift: 8:00 am-5:00 pm (Monday-Friday)
• Hybrid Work Schedule: Remote with On-site Flexibility
• Power System Studies Support: Assist in performing power system studies and providing consulting services for distribution projects—including power system protection, DER integration, and microgrid analyses—under close guidance from senior team members. 
• Technical Documentation: Assist in the preparation, organization, and maintenance of engineering reports, calculations, study results, and other project documentation. 
• Problem-Solving Skills: Apply basic engineering principles to support analysis and assist in resolving technical issues using established tools and methods. 
• Project Support: Complete assigned technical tasks in support of project execution, helping meet project schedules, quality expectations, and deliverable requirements. 
• Technical Review Assistance: Review assigned work products for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established engineering standards and project requirements before submission for technical review. 
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with project teams, actively seeking guidance and incorporating feedback from experienced engineers to support successful project outcomes. 
• Department Support: Assist with technical activities such as data collection, model setup, simulations, and report preparation. 
• Project Communication: Communicate project status and progress on assigned tasks to team members and supervisors. Participate in internal meetings and limited customer interactions under supervision. 
• Cross-Functional Support: Coordinate with internal teams to obtain project information, resolve data gaps, and support study execution and deliverable development. 
• Professional Development: Develop technical competency and consulting skills through training, mentoring, self-development, and hands-on project experience. 
• Professional Conduct: Demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and professionalism in completing assigned tasks. 
• Policy Compliance: Follow company policies, procedures, and safety requirements in all assigned work. 
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required. 
• Communicate effectively, professionally, and respectfully with others. 
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the expectations of a design engineer. 
• Understand and comply with all applicable company policies and rules. 
• 0–2 years of power engineering experience or relevant internship/co-op experience in power system studies for distribution systems. 
• Basic understanding of electric power systems.  
• Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to support analysis and assist in evaluating study results. 
• Exposure to technical documentation, including supporting preparation of reports, calculations, and presentations with guidance from senior team members. 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, demonstrating a willingness to learn and contribute to project tasks. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information with guidance. 
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and develop technical skills. 
• Functional literacy with common office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
• Ability to travel as required. Preferred 
• Coursework or limited experience with studies such as power flow, short circuit, overcurrent coordination, arc flash, dynamic stability, and/or electromagnetic transient (EMT). 
• Exposure to power system modeling and analytical tools (e.g., PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, CYME, ASPEN, PowerFactory) through academic work, internships, or training; ability to learn and apply software tools under guidance from senior team members. 
• Basic knowledge of power system protection, DER interconnection or compliance studies through academic or internship experience. 
• Familiarity with programming or scripting tools (e.g., Python) for data analysis or automation. 
• Advanced knowledge in use of Microsoft Excel 
• Knowledge in use of MathCAD for engineering calculations 
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering degree with related relevant experience.  
• Master’s or Ph.D. Degree in Electrical Engineering. 
• Professional Engineering (PE) Licensure Track: FE examination completed or progress demonstrated toward obtaining Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification. 
• Sitting: Continuously​ required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk-based work and use of computer for hours at a time most days per work week. 
• Walking: Occasionally​ required to walk moderate distances up to approximately ½ mile to different locations on and around the S&C campus. 
• Manual Dexterity: Infrequently​ required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment/machinery/power tools/office productivity equipment
• Ascending / Descending : Occasionally​ ascending or descending ladders/stairs/scaffolding/ramps/poles. 
• Observation / Eyesight: Frequently​ required to read reports and documents on the computer and hard copy, and provide comments and revisions. The ability to differentiate between colors is sometimes also necessary
• Communication: Frequently​ required to talk and hear, in person and by phone/conference calls.  
• Travel: Occasionally​ required to travel (up to 10%) and work extended hours when necessary. Required to travel overnight. Required to travel internationally.  
• ​​Continuously​ working indoors in an air-conditioned office environment or in home office. 
• ​​Occassionally​ working indoors or outdoors in a non-air-conditioned manufacturing or jobsite-based environment. 
• ​​Infrequently​ exposure to fumes/vapors/dust/gases/odors/mist/toxic chemicals/radiation/vibration/grease/oils/radiation/lasers/other, etc. 
• ​​Infrequently​ exposed to low/moderate/high noise levels, including machinery/vehicles/forklifts/office equipment/office traffic, etc. 
• ​​Infrequently​ working around energized equipment with the risk of electrocution/scalding/burns/other, etc. 
• ​​Infrequently​ exposed to wet, humid/outdoor weather/extreme cold (non-weather)/extreme heat (non-weather), conditions/other, etc. 
• ​​Infrequently​ working with machinery with moving parts/vehicles/forklifts/heavy machinery/sharp objects/other, etc. 

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