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D.L. Steiner, Inc. Power Systems Design Engineer in Lima, Ohio

Who We Are: D.L. Steiner is a diversified, full-service electrical engineering firm, specializing in power distribution systems for industrial and commercial customers. We serve organizations throughout North America, but much of our work supports Midwest Ohio. The Company offers electrical engineering design services and supports an array of customers to solve difficult electrical engineering challenges. State-of-the-art design opportunities -- which include projects for smart factories, alternative energy, and automated control systems -- make each day a new and exciting challenge for our team. D.L. Steiner offers competitive wages and benefits. Job Description: We are looking for a power systems design engineer with a passion for technology and engineering. The ideal candidate will have a deep and broad knowledge of electrical power distribution design to lead system design projects and studies. In this role, you will contribute power system design expertise to identify, develop and execute power distribution system electrical designs along with system studies that enhance the productivity, cost, and safety of our customers' operations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with other highly skilled and licensed Professional Engineers to perform the following:

  • Design medium and low voltage power distribution systems for both new and retrofit installations.
  • Completing power systems studies, including short circuit, arc flash analysis, protective device coordination, grounding, power quality, and energy savings projects.
  • Provide control system design for power distribution systems, including protective relay specification, protective device programming.
  • Document electrical systems (e.g., prepare single-line diagrams, create electrical control schematics, and compile equipment ratings and settings).
  • Provide support for new construction and retrofit electrical system design projects.
  • Work with equipment suppliers to develop new-project cost estimation and proposal preparation.
  • Perform project planning, coordination, and supervision.
  • Work with clients on-site to determine optimal system requirements and design constraints.
  • Provide testing and data collection support for new project development. This includes problem solving power system failures and new system design.

The Power System Design Engineer position requires a bias for action and quick learning, self-motivation, and basic project management skills. Professional Experience:

  • Successful candidate will have a minimum 3 years of experience (preferably 5-10) in the design of power distribution systems for industrial facilities.
  • Completion of a minimum 4-year accredited BSEE program (MSEE a plus, PE licensure a plus).

Technical Abilities:

Deep and broad knowledge of industrial power distribution design along with demonstrated personal experience in this area

Strong knowledge and experience in the specification of MV/LV switchgear and transformers along with the related power distribution components.

Experienced in specification of protective devices (fuses, circuit breakers, protective relays).

Extensive knowledge in the application of NFPA 70 (NEC) code requirements as it relates to power system design.

Capable of reading and creating single line and 3 line design diagrams using AutoCAD.

Strong communication skills (written and verbal) for direct interface with customers.

Working knowledge of power system control systems (SEL relay experience preferred).

Experienced in the use of SKM modeling software to develop TCCs and analyze arc flash incident energy concerns for new equipment design.

Electrical control system design as it relates to power system con

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