Electrical Power Systems Infrastructure Engineer
TRS Staffing Solutions · East Lansing, MI
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The role provides company with competitive technical advantages through advanced engineering judgment, technical standards, system reliability improvements, modernization support, and execution guidance for complex electrical infrastructure projects.ResponsibilitiesExercise creativity, foresight, judgment, and independence over highly complex electrical infrastructure projects or programs with significant company impactAct as a technical subject matter expert for management, engineering, facilities, maintenance, production, and cross-functional teams on electrical power distribution and facility electrical infrastructureDevelop electrical infrastructure vision and recommend modernization goals, project roadmaps, investment priorities, timelines, and resources for management review and approvalLead or facilitate complex electrical power distribution projects from concept through design, procurement support, construction, commissioning, startup, operational handoff, and closeoutDevelop, maintain, and govern corporate standards, approved equipment specifications, design guidelines, engineering requirements, commissioning criteria, testing requirements, and acceptance criteria for electrical infrastructure projectsReview and approve significant electrical infrastructure designs, studies, equipment applications, submittals, shop drawings, as-builts, and technical deviations for consistency with standards and reliability objectivesLead technical evaluation and selection of major electrical equipment, consultants, contractors, equipment suppliers, and external service providersOversee or direct arc flash, short-circuit, protective device coordination, load-flow, power quality, and related electrical system studiesLead asset lifecycle planning, condition assessment, predictive maintenance integration, obsolescence management, outage planning, failure investigations, operational turnover, and lessons learned for electrical infrastructureServe as a primary technical interface with electric utilities on service reliability, capacity, metering, interconnection, rate structures, and service upgradesDevelop and persuade stakeholders on advanced technical concepts, constructively challenge existing approaches, and recommend innovative solutions to infrastructure and reliability challengesMentor and develop engineers, facilities personnel, project managers, and other technical staff while staying current with applicable codes, standards, technologies, and industry practicesRequirementsMaster’s in electrical engineering with a preference for power systems emphasis OR Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with demonstrated strategic leadership of power system design and managementAdvanced knowledge and demonstrated mastery of electrical engineering principles, power distribution system design, protection, reliability, grounding, metering, equipment application, and facility electrical infrastructureAdvanced knowledge of medium-voltage and low-voltage industrial and manufacturing distribution systems, including topology, redundancy, protective devices, and major electrical equipmentExperience performing, directing, or interpreting arc flash, short-circuit, protective device coordination, load-flow, power quality, and related studies using tools such as SKM, ETAP, or EasyPowerAdvanced knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards, including NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, IEEE, ANSI, IEC, and OSHA electrical safety requirementsAbility to evaluate complex electrical system problems, compare technical alternatives, communicate risks and tradeoffs, and recommend practical solutionsAbility to prioritize and organize long-term infrastructure programs, project roadmaps, deadlines, technical tasks, and cross-functional work in team and independent environmentsExperience supporting construction, commissioning, startup, outage coordination, operational turnover, procurement support, technical bid evaluations, and project closeout for major electrical infrastructure projectsExperience developing specifications and reviewing or directing work by electric utilities, consulting engineers, contractors, equipment suppliers, facility teams, external providers, and senior stakeholdersStrong verbal and written communication skills needed to explain complex technical information, influence decisions, and create reports, documents, presentations, and spreadsheets using Microsoft OfficeProfessional Engineer registration and experience leading multi-facility electrical infrastructure modernization programs are preferred