Lead Electrical Power Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Directly engage in industrial and manufacturing settings to collect field data and perform field investigations.

• Provide technical engineering design assistance for industrial electrical systems, focusing on medium- and low-voltage power distribution.

• Conduct power systems analyses, which include short circuit, load flow, overcurrent coordination, arc flash, power factor, grounding systems, harmonics, and panel SCCR.

• Design power distribution systems for machines and processes, as well as facility electrical and grounding systems, and supervise installation.

• Lead the creation of project documentation, timelines, and cost estimates.

• Execute QA/QC of design packages and authorize them.

• Direct design efforts, assign tasks, and ensure accountability among team members.

• Collaborate effectively with partner contractors, clients, and project teams.

• Facilitate design reviews with clients and internal teams.

• Develop and compose proposals that outline concepts, scope, deliverables, effort hours, and estimated costs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems or equivalent technical experience.

• Over 10 years of experience in industrial electrical systems engineering design and analysis.

• At least 5 years of experience with medium voltage (up to 15 kV) and low voltage (up to 600 VAC) power distribution systems.

• Possession of a Professional Engineer license.

• Proficiency in electrical power analysis using SKM power tools for Windows, Easypower, or comparable tools.

• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code and related standards, including NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, 79, and IEEE color books.

• Preferred: More than 15 years of relevant industry experience.

• Preferred: Knowledge in hazardous area classification and its power implications.

• Willingness to travel for work up to 25% annually.

• Must pass mandatory drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance, in accordance with applicable state law.

🏝️ Benefits

• Earned Performance Incentive program bonuses.

• On-the-Spot bonuses.

• Quarterly and/or annual bonuses for exempt employees.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Employee assistance program.

• Disability benefits.

• Retirement benefits.

• Holiday pay.

• Paid time off.

• Additional voluntary benefits.

• Flexible work environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth.

• Foth is a 100% member-owned organization.

• Employer-covered drug testing.