Power Systems Study Engineer III

The posting, as Dlb Associates wrote it

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

Position Title: Power Systems Study Engineer III
Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States

Job Summary
This position in DLB’s Mission Critical Department focuses primarily on hyperscale data centers and related mission critical facilities.

The Power Systems Study Engineer III will have the opportunity to work with and collaborate with all design staff and further develop their power studies expertise. This person will work as part of the Engineering Team to complete short circuit coordination and arc flash studies on a wide variety of mission critical projects.

The Power Systems Study Engineer III will receive limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments. Will execute and assist project leadership on projects of complex scope. Will work independently or under limited supervision.

The Power Systems Study Engineer III will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Essential Functions
Guide and Direct Power Systems Studies (80%)
Independently perform Power System Studies for mission critical projects. Activities include but are not limited to the following:

• Equipment Evaluation: Assess the capabilities, ratings, and condition of equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, and capacitors to determine if they meet system requirements.
• Load Flow Studies: Analyze current and future system load to ensure power delivery without overloading components.
• Short Circuit Analysis: Evaluate potential fault conditions to determine the system's response and ensure that equipment ratings are not exceeded.
• Protection Coordination: Study the settings of protective devices such as relays, circuit breakers, and fuses to ensure they coordinate correctly and provide optimal protection.
• Arc Flash Analysis: Conduct studies to determine potential arc flash hazards, calculate incident energy, and recommend safety practices and protective equipment.
• Transient Stability Analysis: Evaluate the power system's ability to maintain synchronism after large disturbances, such as faults or sudden changes in load, motor starting, etc.
• Prepare incremental and final deliverables including breaker settings tables, TCC’s, arc flash labels, and final reports as required by the project scope.
• Fluent in Power System Study software including one or more of the following:
• SKM Powertools
• Easy

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PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)

• Health reimbursement account (HRA), flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is DLB's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.
DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.

Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.