Electrical Engineer - Design Studies

About the Position

ECI is highly motivated to attract electrical engineers who have significant experience performing EHV technical design studies. We are looking for hands‑on study engineers that can utilize any software to perform analysis and write detailed reports. The ideal candidate should have deep knowledge and experience in most of the following studies at the EHV level:

• Shunt Reactive Compensation and Voltage Control
• Coupled Line Resonance Studies
• Single‑Pole Automatic Reclosing
• Series Capacitor Analysis
• Line Switching Overvoltage Studies
• Line Insulation Coordination Studies
• Breaker TRV/RRRV Studies
• Line or Sub MAD Calculations
• Coupling to Adjacent Circuits in ROW
• Voltage/Current Unbalance/Transposition Studies
• Transformer Energization
• TOV Studies in HV/EHV Systems
• EHV Capacitor Switching (analysis and TLI/PIR sizing)
• Techno‑economic Conductor Selection Studies
• EHV Power Cable Studies (EMT studies of riser design including grounding, cross‑bonding, SVL sizing/placement, protection of cables)

The engineer will join a team of experienced engineers and perform detailed EMT analysis for study work while providing guidance to junior staff. The role involves training younger staff and ensuring accurate report generation.

• Minimum 15 years performing the studies listed above.
• Expert user of PSCAD (knowledge of ATP and EMTP‑RV a plus).
• Expert user of positive sequence/phasor domain tools.
• Proficiency with common loadflow tools, MathCAD, and Excel.
• MSEE degree (Ph.D. desirable); professional engineer license preferred but not required.
• Must not require sponsorship for employment visa status.
• Occasional travel/driving required; subject to client‑mandated drug and background checking and auto insurance carrier requirements.

Depending on experience, applicants may qualify for hybrid or remote work arrangements. Relocation to Madison, WI or Chesapeake, VA is preferred.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

Salary commensurate with experience and education.

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems, and industrial facilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer