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Patterson & Dewar Engineers
Power Systems Engineer - Entry Level
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An Electrical Substation Engineer is responsible for substation design including schematic development, physical layouts, equipment, and construction cost estimates.
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Power Systems Engineer - Entry Level Patterson & Dewar Engineers - 5.0 Norcross, GA Job Details Full-time 7 days ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Report writing Content creation for technical audiences Interpersonal skills Technical documentation Spreadsheets Data analysis skills Attention to detail Productivity software Electrical Engineering Technical writing experience within technology Drafting Full Job Description P&D seeks a Power Systems Study Engineer to support electrical power system analysis for commercial, industrial, government and institutional facility projects. In this role, they will work alongside experienced engineers to perform short-circuit, protective device coordination, and arc-flash studies. They will help develop accurate power system models, analyze study results, prepare technical reports, and recommend solutions that improve electrical safety, reliability, and code compliance. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, service-oriented team player with knowledge of power systems. Responsibilities
- Perform power systems studies in SKM for industrial, commercial, government and institutional facilities
- Power Studies include short-circuit studies, electrical equipment evaluation, overcurrent protective device coordination, arc-flash hazard analysis, load flow analysis, motor starting study, harmonic analysis
- Develop the power distribution system model database within the scope of work
- Perform all necessary calculations, analysis, and evaluations as per project requirements
- Generate a written study report detailing system analysis, methodology, calculation results and their significance to system operation with executive summary and action items, if any
- Assist with data collection, field verification, and documentation of electrical distribution systems.
- Follow quality-control procedures and applicable electrical safety requirements.
- Manage assigned tasks to meet project schedules and budgets. Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Coursework or academic experience in power systems, electrical machines, protection, or power distribution.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and other standard office applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to organize technical information and maintain attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a project team. Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Internship, co-op, laboratory, or academic project experience involving electrical power systems.
- Exposure to power system analysis software such as
ETAP, SKM
PowerTools, or EasyPower- Familiarity with short-circuit, protective device coordination, and arc-flash study concepts.
- Familiarity with
NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, IEEE
1584, and applicable electrical codes and standards.- Engineer-in-Training certification or plans to take the Fundamentals of Engineering examination.
- Experience reviewing electrical equipment specifications and protective device data.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar drafting software.