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Lead Engineer - Transmission & Distribution

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMemphis, TN, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline is required.
At least 10 years of experience in transmission, substation, or generation interconnection engineering, focused on high-power, high-voltage systems, is required.
Experience carrying a project through utility or ISO interconnection to energization is required.
A valid driver's license is required.
Ability to perform hands-on work in heat, cold, rain, tight quarters, or at heights is required.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support construction, energization, and operations is required.
Ability to remain focused in hazardous environments while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment is required.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted is required.
Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support for emergencies is required.
Willingness to work on-site in Memphis, Tennessee, rather than remotely or in a hybrid arrangement, is required.
Willingness to travel up to 25% for factory witness testing, vendor and original equipment manufacturer engagement, and support at other sites is required.

Responsibilities

Own the electrical infrastructure scope from generation terminals and the point of interconnection down to the medium-voltage bus, including high-voltage switchyards, collector transmission, main power transformers, and the utility relationship needed to energize the campus on schedule.
Own high-voltage switchyard architecture, including bus configuration, gas-insulated versus air-insulated switchgear tradeoffs, bus sectionalizing, and fault-current management.
Lead the interconnection process with the local distributor and balancing authority, including the application, system impact and facilities studies, protection philosophy alignment, telemetry and metering, and technical exhibits to the service agreement.
Own the campus protection philosophy and the settings management database used by Data Center and Battery Storage.
Own the campus power systems studies function and maintain the single model of record for load flow, short circuit, coordination, arc flash, and stability.
Own the generation electrical interface, including excitation and governor behavior, synchronizing, generator protection, black start, and station service.
Own assigned regulatory and compliance scope, including service agreements, applicable NERC/SERC standards, air-permitting coordination, authority having jurisdiction relationships, and compliance evidence.
Own the campus electrical safety program, including NFPA 70E, arc-flash study currency and labeling, energized work permitting, qualified-worker training, and switching authorization.
Direct design, operations/build, protection and controls, and power systems engineer positions on the transmission and distribution team as those positions fill.

Desired Qualifications

A Professional Engineering license or intention to actively seek one.
Working knowledge of the IEEE C37 series, IEEE 80, the National Electrical Safety Code, and applicable NERC standards.
Experience with 161 kV, 230 kV, or 345 kV gas-insulated or air-insulated switchgear.
Large-load interconnection experience with TVA, MLGW, or comparable municipal or federal power arrangements.
Experience with power systems analysis software and tools such as ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSCAD, ASPEN, and Matlab.
Experience leading a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Ability to lead teams, work independently, and perform effectively in dynamic, high-stress environments with tight deadlines.

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