Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation
Excel Engineering, Inc.Power Systems Engineer
About Excel Engineering
Excel Engineering is a full-service engineering consulting firm specializing in electrical engineering, industrial automation, and power systems. For over 30 years, we've partnered with leading companies across industries to deliver solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and performance.
Our work spans sectors including life sciences, consumer goods, chemical, oil & gas, and utilities, giving our team the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects.
We build long-term partnerships by understanding our clients' operations and acting as an extension of their team.
About the Role
You'll play a key role in the planning, analysis, and design of power generation and electrical infrastructure projects. Your work will include:
- Performing power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonic, and transient analyses
- Supporting the design and integration of power generation facilities, battery energy storage systems (BESS), microgrids, and utility interconnections
- Developing and reviewing single-line diagrams, protection schemes, grounding designs, and electrical equipment specifications
- Evaluating generators, transformers, switchgear, protective relays, inverters, and other power system equipment
- Supporting utility interconnection studies and coordinating with utilities, ISOs, and regulatory agencies
- Conducting system performance analysis to ensure reliability, safety, and compliance with applicable standards
- Assisting with feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed engineering, and commissioning activities
- Preparing technical reports, engineering calculations, specifications, and construction packages
- Collaborating with clients, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
Requirements
Experience
- 8+ years of experience in power systems engineering, power generation, utility engineering, or related electrical infrastructure projects
- Experience supporting utility, industrial, renewable energy, energy storage, or data center projects
- Experience performing power system studies and electrical design for medium- and high-voltage systems
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain
Qualifications
- Must be located in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Strong understanding of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems
- Experience with electrical protection and control systems
- Familiarity with applicable IEEE, NEC, NFPA, and utility standards
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to clients and project teams
- Willingness to travel up to 20%
Nice to Have
- Power system modeling and analysis (ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, ASPEN, PSCAD)
- Power flow, transient stability, and protective relay coordination studies
- Utility interconnection, microgrid, and BESS experience
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
What We Offer
- Growth & Development: Ongoing continuing education, hands-on training, and opportunities to expand your skills
- Career Advancement Support: Assistance in earning professional certifications and pursuing further education
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Wellness Focus: Access to programs designed to support your overall well-being
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and flexible work environment
- Flexibility & Trust: A flexible schedule and work environment built around mutual trust and accountability
- Employee Referral Program: We value great people recommending great people, with rewards designed to recognize referrals
We offer a competitive salary and great benefits. At Excel Engineering, we're proud of our positive, high-performing culture where teamwork, continuous improvement, and a service-oriented mindset help us do our best work every day.
Equal Opportunity
Excel Engineering, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. We value diverse perspectives and believe they strengthen our work, our teams, and the solutions we deliver to clients. We encourage candidates from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in engineering to apply. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team at ExcelHR@exceleng.net.
About Excel Engineering, Inc.
Excel Engineering is a full-service engineering consulting firm specializing in electrical engineering, industrial automation, and power systems. They provide control systems, facilities electrical, power system studies, and transmission studies engineering consulting services across sectors including life sciences, consumer goods, chemical, oil & gas, and utilities.
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