Electrical Engineer - Design Studies

Electrical Engineer – Design Studies role at Electrical Consultants, Inc.

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is highly motivated to attract experienced electrical engineers with significant experience performing EHV technical design studies. We look for hands‑on study engineers who can utilize any software to perform analysis and write detailed reports.

• Join a team of experienced engineers to perform detailed EMT analysis for study work.
• Provide guidance to younger staff and train them as needed.

• Shunt Reactive Compensation and Voltage Control
• Coupled Line Resonance Studies (stuck pole on breakers drives NGR size on switched/fixed line connected shunt reactors to prevent resonance)
• Single Pole Automatic Reclosing (NGR sizing, reclose dead time determination, check stability margins, etc.)
• Series Capacitor Analysis (develop cap size, MOV sizing, etc.)
• Line Switching Overvoltage Studies (with/without breaker PIRs and point on wave controllers, etc.)
• Line Insulation Coordination Studies (incl. assessing line clearances and making recommendations for PIRs, sub/line arresters, changes to clearances)
• 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)
• Technoeconomic Conductor Selection Studies
• EHV Power Cable Studies (EMT studies of riser design including grounding, cross‑bonding, SVL sizing/placement, protection of cables)

Minimum requirements:

MSEE (PhD desirable), 15+ years performing most of the studies listed above, expert user of PSCAD (knowledge of ATP and EMTP‑RV a plus), expert user of positive sequence/phasor domain tools, professional engineer license preferred but not required. Successful applicant may be subject to client‑mandated drug and background checking and occasional travel/driving. Must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Depending on experience, applicants may be qualified for a hybrid or remote work arrangement. Relocation to Madison, WI, or Chesapeake, VA to work with the team is preferred.

Salary commensurate with experience and education.

• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer