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Power Systems Engineer

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College Park, MDJob$120–170K/yrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$120–170K/yr
Location
College Park, MD
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

TAI is hiring a Power Systems Engineer. This role is for an electrical engineering lead focusing on major utility and distribution systems within a mission-critical energy environment. The position involves hands-on field engagement, technical analysis, and shaping the reliability and performance of essential electrical infrastructure. Responsibilities include power system studies, guiding upgrades, and supporting capital improvements to drive smarter, safer, and more resilient operations.

Key focus areas include Conduct electrical system walkdowns and onsite assessments, Review existing electrical distribution systems and identify opportunities for improvement, and Perform and support power system analysis.

Successful candidates bring PE License. Important skills include SKM Modeling, Feeder Loading Analysis, Protective Relays, Relay Coordination, Building Electrical Loading Calculations, and IEEE Standards. Preferred (not required): CAPEX Or Infrastructure Upgrade Projects, Central Utility Plant Experience, Campus Energy System Experience, and Industrial Process Machinery Exposure.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SKM ModelingFeeder Loading AnalysisProtective RelaysRelay CoordinationBuilding Electrical Loading CalculationsIEEE StandardsElectrical Engineering Best PracticesElectrical Distribution SystemsInfrastructure ReliabilityCAPEX or Infrastructure Upgrade ProjectsCentral Utility Plant ExperienceCampus Energy System ExperienceIndustrial Process Machinery ExposurePreventative Maintenance Program ExperienceReliability Program ExperienceInstrumentation ReviewDesign ExperienceReviewing Engineering StudiesMaking Technical RecommendationsWorking in Critical Infrastructure Environments

Qualifications

Ability to Work Onsite in an Operating Plant Environment

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

About the Role:

This role places you at the heart of a complex, mission critical energy environment where you’ll serve as the hands on electrical engineering lead for major utility and distribution systems. You’ll balance real world field engagement with technical analysis—walking systems, assessing conditions, and shaping the reliability and performance of essential electrical infrastructure. From power system studies to guiding upgrades and supporting capital improvements, you’ll be the technical driver behind smarter, safer, and more resilient operations. If you thrive in active environments where engineering decisions have immediate, tangible impact, this position offers that challenge every day.

About TAI:

TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here’s a glimpse into your day to day:

  • Conduct electrical system walkdowns and onsite assessments

  • Review existing electrical distribution systems and identify opportunities for improvement

  • Perform and support power system analysis including:

  • SKM modeling

  • Feeder loading analysis

  • Building electrical loading calculations

  • Relay coordination reviews

  • Evaluate electrical infrastructure reliability and system capacity

  • Review engineering reports, studies, and contractor deliverables

  • Provide technical recommendations and feedback on electrical system performance and improvements

  • Support preventative maintenance and reliability initiatives

  • Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and project teams

  • Assist with troubleshooting and root cause investigations

  • Ensure designs and recommendations align with IEEE standards and engineering best practices

  • Support instrumentation review and industrial process equipment evaluations as needed

You’ll be a perfect fit if you have:

  • SKM modeling

  • Feeder loading analysis

  • Protective relays / relay coordination

  • Building electrical loading calculations

  • Familiarity with IEEE standards and electrical engineering best practices

  • Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and infrastructure reliability

  • Ability to work onsite in an operating plant environment

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience supporting CAPEX or infrastructure upgrade projects

  • Central utility plant or campus energy system experience

  • Industrial process machinery exposure

  • Preventative maintenance and reliability program experience

  • Instrumentation review and design experience

  • Experience reviewing engineering studies and making technical recommendations

  • Experience working in critical infrastructure environments

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Pay: $120,000-170,000 annually (depending on experience)

  • Eligible for overtime pay

  • Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)

  • PTO and Paid Holidays

  • Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!

  • 401(k)with employer match

Other Offerings:

  • The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.

  • The ability to balance your work and family activities.

  • Flexible work schedule

  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.

  • A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.

  • Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

Discover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest-growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. Learn more about us at www.tai.inc.

TAI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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