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Power Grid Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Varsity Tutors

Electrical Engineering Tutor

Fairfax, VA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Emphasizes mathematical rigor in engineering analysis and connects electrical engineering to power grid design, telecommunications, and semiconductor industry applications. * Curriculum Awareness ...

Hitachi

Regional Technical Sales Consultant

South Boston, VA · Remote

$114K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes The Opportunity Join Hitachi Energy ... power grid. Candidates currently based in these regions are strongly preferred. Location: North ...

Leidos

Electric Power Systems Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$73K - $132K/yr

Experience planning, engineering, and designing electrical power systems, with an emphasis on ... Familiarity with Smart Grid technologies and energy management systems. * Experience with ...

Leidos

Electric Power Systems Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$73K - $132K/yr

Experience planning, engineering, and designing electrical power systems, with an emphasis on ... Familiarity with Smart Grid technologies and energy management systems. * Experience with ...

Leidos

Electric Power Systems Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$73K - $132K/yr

Experience planning, engineering, and designing electrical power systems, with an emphasis on ... Familiarity with Smart Grid technologies and energy management systems. * Experience with ...

Leidos

Electric Power Systems Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$73K - $132K/yr

Experience planning, engineering, and designing electrical power systems, with an emphasis on ... Familiarity with Smart Grid technologies and energy management systems. * Experience with ...

Fluence

Principal Controls Engineer

Arlington, VA

$52 - $66.50/hr

Develop FOS Controls, integrate grid-scale battery and power conversion systems from industry ... Support requisition engineering. Troubleshoot field issues and identify root causes. * Focus on ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Control Engineer 4

Winchester, VA · On-site

$112K - $140K/yr

... Power, ABB MicroSCADA, General Electric PowerOn, General Electric Grid Solutions (formerly GE Grid ... Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field 5+ years of ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Control Engineer 4

Tysons, VA · On-site

$84K - $109K/yr

Job Overview Control Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and ... Power, ABB MicroSCADA, General Electric PowerOn, General Electric Grid Solutions (formerly GE Grid ...

Actalent

Controls Engineer

Mclean, VA

$84K - $109K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Title: Controls Engineer This role focuses on the design, programming, integration, and ... Power, ABB MicroSCADA, General Electric PowerOn, General Electric Grid Solutions, General Electric ...

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What is the difference between Power Grid Engineer vs Power Systems Engineer?

AspectPower Grid EngineerPower Systems Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, PE license often preferredBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, PE license beneficial
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, substations, power plants, grid infrastructureDesign, analysis, simulation, and planning of electrical systems
Industry UsageUtility companies, transmission operators, grid infrastructure firmsConsulting firms, utilities, engineering firms, research institutions

Power Grid Engineers focus on the physical infrastructure, maintenance, and operation of electrical transmission and distribution networks. Power Systems Engineers primarily work on designing, analyzing, and optimizing electrical systems and power flow. While both roles require electrical engineering expertise and similar credentials, their daily tasks and work environments differ, with Power Grid Engineers more involved in fieldwork and infrastructure, and Power Systems Engineers concentrating on system design and analysis.

What does a power grid engineer do?

A power grid engineer designs, maintains, and improves electrical power transmission and distribution systems to ensure reliable and efficient delivery of electricity. They analyze grid performance, develop solutions for system upgrades, and often use specialized software and tools, requiring knowledge of electrical engineering principles and safety standards.
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Electrical Engineer - Power & Energy

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT)

Virginia Beach, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

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Job Description

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients-while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

Position Summary: Clark Nexsen is seeking an Electrical Engineer (P&E) who is passionate about energy performance and sustainability in the built environment to join our Energy Consulting Team.  Our Energy Consulting Team provides design and consulting services related to decarbonization, renewable energy, microgrids, and energy efficiency projects. We are driven to make the world a better place through our work.

An Electrical Engineer (P&E) will be responsible for performing, directing, and supervising all aspects of Electrical Engineering on multi-discipline energy design projects with an in-depth knowledge of electrical systems and equipment selection for solar, BESS, power generation, microgrid systems, microgrid/SCADA controls, microgrid technology, other renewable energy sources, and grid management.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

  • Performing all aspects of electrical engineering design (specifically power distribution) as a Senior or Lead Engineer, including Conceptual Studies, Program Requirements, Design Analyses, Calculations, Equipment selection and layout, and System selection and layout for energy design and site electrical utilities with minimal direction from supervising staff
  • Meeting with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work for energy design electrical engineering services
  • Providing oversight and coordination of energy electrical engineering projects and the electrical engineering portion of multi-discipline projects, and working with assigned Project Managers to meet client's budget, contract fees, goals, objectives, and deadlines
  • Coordinating, supervising, and communicating all aspects of energy electrical design within multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that electrical design details integrate properly with all other disciplines represented on the design team
  • Directing, supervising, training, and ensuring quality control of electrical engineers, EIT's, and designers
  • Ensuring staff compliance with quality control policies and procedures and providing electrical engineering QC reviews for other engineers and designers
  • Preparing and supervising the preparation of accurate and complete energy electrical project programming, schematic designs, design development designs, and construction documents
  • Performing and supervising energy electrical engineering support services during the bidding process, such as preparing addenda, amendments, and responding to RFI's
  • Performing and directing electrical engineering construction phase services including representing the firm on-site, answering RFI's, reviewing shop drawings and preparing As-built drawings, etc. as directed
  • Providing technical input to the energy engineering design such as value engineering and industry best practices
  • Working independently with limited direction, but collaboratively with other engineers and designers
  • Mentoring of engineering staff to foster their professional development
  • Actively support Company marketing and business development activities, particularly the Energy Consulting Team
  • Providing technical guidance to electrical staff
  • Assisting with the development of new and/or revised processes and procedures
  • Performing other responsibilities as assigned by the Energy Consulting Team's Managing Principal and Project Managers

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