Electrical Power Systems Engineer

Oakland, CA, US • Posted 11 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago
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No Travel Required
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$55 - $58/hr
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Job Details

Skills

  • Electrical Engineer
  • Power Systems Engineer
  • PSCAD

Summary

Electrical Power Systems Engineer
Contract                                            
Oakland, CA
 
 

 

Job Description:

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
• Power system analysis software (ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PowerWorld, CYME)
• AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical / Revit (preferred)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Roles & Responsibilities
• Key Responsibilities
• Power System Design & Analysis
• Perform power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, motor starting, and transient stability (as applicable).
• Design and review medium‑ and high‑voltage electrical systems, including substations, switchgear, transformers, and protective devices.
• Develop single-line diagrams, schematics, grounding plans, and equipment layouts.

• Protection, Controls & Reliability
• Develop and review protective relay settings and coordination studies.
• Support system reliability, redundancy, and fault mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate system performance and recommend upgrades or corrective actions.

• Standards, Safety & Compliance
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NESC).
• Support arc flash hazard analysis and electrical safety compliance.
• Participate in design reviews, audits, and regulatory or utility interconnections.

• Project & Stakeholder Support
• Collaborate with project managers, mechanical/civil engineers, utilities, vendors, and clients.
• Review vendor submittals, technical specifications, and factory acceptance tests (FATs).
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and system energization.

• Documentation & Reporting
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, drawings, and design packages.
• Clearly communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of power systems theory and electrical equipment.
• Experience with power system analysis software (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PowerWorld, CYME, or similar).
• Knowledge of electrical safety and industry standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
• Experience with renewable energy, data centers, utilities, or industrial facilities.
• Experience with protective relays and substation design.
• Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and grid codes.

• Tools & Technologies
• Power system analysis software (ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PowerWorld, CYME)
• AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical / Revit (preferred)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)•
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
Documentation & Reporting
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, drawings, and design packages.
• Clearly communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non technical stakeholders.

 

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  • Dice Id: 10374872
  • Position Id: 34549-43206-
  • Posted 11 hours ago

Company Info

About Galaxy i Technologies, Inc.

Galaxy i Technologies, Inc is a global consulting and IT services company that is known for its commitment to client satisfaction. Galaxy i Technologies is an information technology firm offering IT Consulting, Staff Augmentation, Software Development & Training and E-commerce Development. We help our Clients to implement these solutions through a variety of skilled consulting services like Application management, Implementation and Infrastructure management.



Galaxy i Technologies has a pool of highly skilled professionals who work through the life cycle of challenging and exciting projects, including System Analysis, Designing, Development, Implementation, Maintenance, Enhancements and Test Support to our Fortune 500 Corporations.


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