Owners Engineering Senior Staff Engineer

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future! 

We are seeking an Engineer to join our dynamic Owner's Engineering team. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in the completion of power system engineering projects, including substations, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar parks, and wind farms. Your electrical engineering expertise will be essential in providing technical guidance in the execution of power generation and substation projects. Additionally, you will be responsible for project management for electrical power facilities projects. We offer you the opportunity for professional development in a challenging and competitive environment. Join our dedicated and collaborative team to make a significant contribution to our organization and our clients.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:

• Review electrical engineering designs for power generation and substation facilities, including substations, BESS, solar parks, and wind farms.  
• Prepare technical specifications for major electrical equipment, including Main Power Transformers, Inverters, and High Voltage Circuit Breakers.
• Complete technical exhibits for solar parks, BESS, and wind farms EPC RFPs.
• Prepare preliminary electrical design packages for power generation and substation facilities, including BESS, solar parks, and/or wind farms. This comprises the preparation of single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, layouts (solar, BESS, substation), equipment and panel elevations, and relay diagrams.   
• Support with the execution of detailed engineering packages, including document controlling, revision tracking, picking up comments and producing deliverables compliant for permitting or construction on both electrical generation and infrastructure projects.
• Provide expert electrical engineering advice for power generation and substation projects.
• Provide technical support during the procurement process of major electrical equipment, including Main Power Transformers, Inverters, High Voltage Circuit Breakers, BESS, solar panels, etc..
• Witness factory acceptance testing for major electrical equipment.
• Perform in-factory and on-site inspection of major electrical equipment.
• Manage projects related to electrical power facilities, ensuring efficient execution within budget constraints.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

Qualifications and Skills:

• Solid understanding of electrical engineering design and review for renewable power generation, energy storage, and substation facilities.
• Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, and NFPA standards applicable to renewable power generation, energy storage, and substation facilities design.
• Ability to provide technical guidance on power generation and substation projects.
• Project management experience in the field of electrical power facilities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize various tasks and adapt to change.  

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electromechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering with relevant training in power or renewable energy.   
• 5+ years minimum experience in electrical design for power generation and substation facilities. 
• Proficiency in CAD software.  

Lead the Change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence.  For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid.   Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.  

How we support you:

• Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance: 100% premium coverage for employees, with partial coverage available for eligible dependents.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation solutions for the power industry.
• Collaborate with a team of experts in software engineering, renewable energy, and grid technologies.
• Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.

Location: This position will be located in Panama City, Panama

Travel:  Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

Third-Party Recruiting Notification

EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.