Seeking a skilled Power Systems Engineer to support electrical infrastructure projects with a focus on substation protection and control design. In this role, you'll perform power system studies including arc flash, load flow, and coordination analysis while using tools like SKM or ETAP and ensuring compliance with NEC, IEEE, and other industry standards. Ideal candidates will have experience evaluating protective devices, generating TCCs, and conducting field site visits. Occasional travel may be required to project sites in Alabama or North Carolina.
location: Alpharetta, Georgia
job type: Permanent
salary: $90,000 - 120,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Perform power systems studies, including load flow analysis, voltage drop calculations, short circuit studies, coordination, and arc flash analysis using SKM Power Tools or ETAP
- Develop and evaluate time-current curves (TCCs) and select appropriate overcurrent and differential protective devices (OCPDs)
- Conduct site visits to collect field data and validate system conditions
- Design electrical substation protection and control systems in compliance with NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA standards
- Support electrical physical design and layout of substation and power distribution equipment
- Prepare detailed technical documentation and engineering reports for studies and analysis
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance with NFPA 70B recommendations and safety protocols
- Support strategic planning and system evaluations for commercial and industrial transmission and distribution systems
- Report to either office of field job sites depending on project requirements
- Maintain knowledge of evolving industry standards, tools, and technologies related to power systems engineering
qualifications:
- Experience level: Entry Level
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
