Power Studies Engineer - SKM / Data Centers (SCCAF)

• Location: Bellevue, Washington
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #8898
• Salary: $90,000

Overview:

Our client, a leading employee-owned engineering firm specializing in electrical power distribution, industrial control systems, and advanced technology solutions, is seeking a Power Studies Engineer - SKM / Data Centers (SCCAF) to support electrical power system studies for large-scale and hyperscale data center clients. This fully remote role focuses on short-circuit, protective device coordination, and arc-flash analysis (SCCAF), including developing, validating, analyzing, and documenting electrical system models primarily using SKM PowerTools. Additional studies may include load flow and harmonic analysis. The engineer will take ownership of studies from model development through final reporting while collaborating with project managers, engineers, client teams, and other stakeholders. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of directly relevant professional power system studies experience and be able to work effectively with limited day-to-day supervision. This full -time, remote position is open to candidates located anywhere in the United States.

Pay range: $90,000 - $110,000

Benefits:

• Paid holidays
• PTO: Starting at 15 days
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus (1 paid day off)
• Costco Membership

Responsibilities:

• Perform short-circuit, protective device coordination, and arc-flash studies (SCCAF) for data center and mission-critical facilities.
• Develop, modify, validate, and maintain detailed electrical system models, primarily using SKM PowerTools.
• Perform load flow studies to evaluate system loading, voltage performance, equipment utilization, and operating conditions.
• Perform or support harmonic studies to evaluate distortion, system resonance, and other power-quality concerns as project requirements dictate.
• Review electrical one-line diagrams, equipment schedules, protective device information, manufacturer data, and field documentation to establish accurate study models.
• Perform short-circuit calculations and evaluate equipment interrupting and withstand ratings.
• Develop and evaluate protective device coordination using time-current curves and equipment-specific operating characteristics.
• Perform arc-flash hazard calculations and identify technically appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Identify incomplete, inconsistent, or questionable study inputs and work with project teams and clients to resolve them.
• Evaluate study results using sound engineering judgment rather than relying solely on software-generated outputs.
• Develop clear, technically defensible study reports documenting assumptions, results, deficiencies, and recommendations.
• Coordinate directly with client engineers and project stakeholders to resolve technical questions and communicate study findings.
• Manage multiple concurrent study assignments while maintaining project schedules and quality standards.
• Apply relevant industry standards and requirements, including IEEE, NFPA 70E, NEC, and client-specific study criteria.
• Participate in internal QA/QC reviews and incorporate technical feedback into final deliverables.
• Travel occasionally when project requirements make field investigation, client meetings, or other on-site support necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience directly performing electrical power system studies.
• Currently performing electrical power system studies in a hands-on capacity.
• Hands-on experience performin