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Siemens

Senior Electrical Service Specialist

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$106K - $139K/yr

Reading bills of material, electrical blueprints, and power system study reports * Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of low and medium voltage power distributions systems * The arc flash ...

Trilon Group

Electrical Engineer (PE)

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Electrical Engineer (PE) Department: Electrical/Energy Employment Type: Full Time Location: Tempe ... Experience leading, reviewing and interpreting power system studies, arc flash studies * Experience ...

HDR

Substation Engineer (PE) Power Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$97K - $124K/yr

From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers ... Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies ...

HDR

Substation Engineer (PE) Power Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$97K - $124K/yr

From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers ... Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies ...

i-TEK Solutions

Power BI Developer

Tempe, AZ · On-site

Address the growing demand for analytics and reporting within Power System by contracting a dedicated Power BI Developer for a one to two year term. This role will focus on designing, enhancing, and ...

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How much do power system study engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for power system study engineer in Phoenix, AZ is $116,867.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,300.00 and $133,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a power system study engineer?

A Power System Study Engineer is responsible for analyzing and evaluating electrical power systems to ensure their reliability, efficiency, and stability. They conduct studies on load flow, short circuits, arc flash, transient stability, and protection coordination using specialized software. Their work helps in designing and optimizing power grids, integrating renewable energy sources, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. They collaborate with utilities, industries, and engineering firms to solve complex power system challenges. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of electrical engineering principles are required for this role.

What are some common challenges faced by power system study engineers in their daily work?

Power System Study Engineers often encounter challenges such as analyzing complex network issues, integrating renewable energy resources, and ensuring compliance with evolving industry standards. They may need to troubleshoot system stability problems, respond quickly to client requests for studies, or work under tight deadlines to deliver comprehensive reports. These engineers collaborate closely with various teams, including planning, operations, and field engineers, to ensure solutions are technically sound and align with project goals. Successfully navigating these challenges requires strong analytical skills, adaptability, and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a power system study engineer?

To thrive as a Power System Study Engineer, you should have a strong background in electrical engineering with expertise in power systems analysis, typically supported by a relevant degree. Proficiency in industry-standard software such as PSS®E, ETAP, or DIgSILENT PowerFactory and familiarity with grid codes and standards are essential. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills help you effectively address complex technical scenarios and present findings to diverse stakeholders. These skills and qualities are critical for delivering reliable, safe, and efficient power system designs and analyses in both utility and consulting environments.

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Infographic showing various Power System Study Engineer job openings in Phoenix, AZ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 79% In-person, 16% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,867 per year, or $56.2 per hour.

Electrical Engineering Manager - Protection & Controls - Renewable Energy

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$121K - $156K/yr

Full-time

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POSITION SUMMARY
The Electrical Engineering Manager - Protection & Controls leads the high voltage protection and control (P&C) function for McCarthy's renewable portfolio, including collector systems, substations, and gentie lines. This role owns the P&C strategy, oversees detailed design and studies, and ensures safe, reliable, and compliant interconnections with utilities and ISOs/RTOs. The manager coordinates closely with Preconstruction, Design, Self Perform Electrical, Commissioning, and external engineering partners from early development through commissioning and turnover. Voltage protection and control (P&C) function for McCarthy's renewable portfolio, including collector systems, substations, and gentie lines. This role owns the P&C strategy, oversees detailed design and studies, and ensures safe, reliable, and compliant interconnections with utilities and ISOs/RTOs. The manager coordinates closely with Preconstruction, Design, Self Perform Electrical, Commissioning, and external engineering partners from early development through commissioning and turnover. -voltage protection and control (P&C) function for McCarthy's renewable portfolio, including collector systems, substations, and gen-tie lines. This role owns the P&C strategy, oversees detailed design and studies, and ensures safe, reliable, and compliant interconnections with utilities and ISOs/RTOs. The manager coordinates closely with Pre-Construction, Design, Self-Perform Electrical, Commissioning, and external engineering partners from early development through commissioning and turnover.
This is a full-time role with periodic travel to project sites and partner offices across the continental U.S.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead development and application of the protection and control philosophy for renewable plants, MV/HV collector systems, substations, and gen-tie lines, including grounding and lightning protection interfaces.
  • Oversee P&C design deliverables (ex: SLDs/three-lines, AC/DC schematics, P&C schematics, wiring/logic diagrams, panel layouts, I/O lists, cable/conduit schedules) produced by internal teams and external EORs.
  • Direct or review protection and controls schemes and relay settings (e.g., SEL, GE, Siemens/Schneider), including trip logic, coordination, metering, alarming, SCADA points lists, and RTU/PLC/RTAC logic.
  • Plan, coordinate, and review power system studies that support P&C and interconnection (short-circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, grounding grid, and where applicable EMT/PSCAD, ETAP, and ASPEN OneLiner studies), leveraging internal and partner resources.-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, grounding grid, and where applicable EMT/PSCAD, ETAP, and ASPEN OneLiner studies), leveraging internal and partner resources.
  • Ensure designs, studies, and settings comply with applicable codes and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE/IEC, NFPA 70E), utility/ISO interconnection requirements, and project specific NERC PRC/modeling expectations where in scope.-specific NERC PRC/modeling expectations where in scope.
  • Establish and enforce QA/QC procedures for P&C designs, models, and relay settings, including structured peer review, version control, and as-built documentation.-built documentation.
  • Lead technical coordination with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, owners, inverter/BESS vendors, and SCADA/telecom teams on protection schemes, ride through and reactive requirements, metering, communications, and OT network topology.-through and reactive requirements, metering, communications, and OT network topology.
  • Support pursuits, estimating, and preconstruction by defining P&C scope, staffing and study assumptions, key risks, and design/study milestones.
  • Provide field engineering and commissioning support, including energization plans, relay/FAT/SAT review, setting management, and troubleshooting of P&C, SCADA, and communication issues.
  • Hire, mentor, and develop P&C and substation engineers; set expectations for technical depth (e.g., PSCAD/ASPEN/ETAP, grounding, NERC awareness), quality, and schedule performance.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (power systems focus preferred) or closely related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of power systems engineering experience, including a minimum of 3 years focused on MV/HV protection and control for utility, industrial, or generation/substation projects.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering P&C designs for HV/MV substations and collector systems (one lines/threelines, P&C schematics, panel layouts).-lines/three-lines, P&C schematics, panel layouts).
  • Strong working knowledge of protection applications for transformers, lines, buses, feeders, and breaker failure schemes, including relay settings review.
  • Experience with at least one major relay platform (e.g., SEL, GE, Schneider) and common communication/SCADA protocols (e.g., IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus).
  • Proficiency with power system analysis tools (e.g., ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, SKM or similar) for short circuit and protection coordination studies. -circuit and protection coordination studies.
  • Familiarity with NEC, NESC, IEEE standards, and typical utility interconnection requirements for renewable generation.
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred
  • Direct experience with P&C for utility scale solar, and BESS projects, including inverter based resources and plant level controls. Scale solar based resources and plant level controls.-scale solar,-based resources and plant-level controls.
  • Experience in an EPC, owner's engineer, or utility environment leading multidiscipline design or serving as a P&C subject matter expert. Engineer, or utility environment leading multidiscipline design or serving as a P&C subject matter expert.-engineer, or utility environment leading multi-discipline design or serving as a P&C subject matter expert.
  • Working knowledge of NERC PRC and related reliability considerations for protection and control (where applicable to project scope).
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Electrical, or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe; multi-state registration a plus.
  • Experience supporting or overseeing FAT/SAT and field testing with NETA or other testing organizations.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy's Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.
McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.
If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.

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McCarthy Building, headquartered in Saint Louis, MO, US, is a leading construction company primarily offering general contracting, design-build and construction management services throughout the United States. Its prominent industry presence can be explored in detail on its official website, mccarthy.com. Founded in 1864, the company has built a robust legacy marked by significant contributions to the U.S. construction industry. McCarthy Building engages a broad range of sectors, including healthcare, education, commercial, renewable energy, and advanced technology.

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