Electrical Engineer Power System Studies

About Shermco

Since 1974, Shermco has become North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Add to that our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical. All done with an emphasis on safety and client service. That’s why we say… if it’s in the electrical power system, Shermco does it.

Backed by Gryphon Investors, a leading private equity firm focused on profitably growing and competitively enhancing middle-market companies in partnership with experienced management, Shermco is poised for the next decade and beyond.

Shermco Industries, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer Power Systems Studies in Omaha/ Kansas City

Remote Electrical Engineer Power System Studies – Omaha/ Kansas City

This position would allow work from home, supporting our engineering team in the Midwest. The potential candidate can be based out of Iowa or Missouri states, or East Nebraska, or in the Central or Southeast regions of Minnesota.

Typical activities would include communicating with customers, traveling to customer locations around the Midwest. Performing various engineering studies and designs for customers. A large component of the work would be arc flash analysis projects. Other projects would include substation design, relay replacement design, system upgrades, power quality analysis and generator control design. There is a strong support team and this position would require several weeks of training at the Cedar Rapids office. Opportunities to grow, learn and advance in the electrical engineering field.

Why work for Shermco?

• Competitive compensation package including full benefits, 401K with employer match, vacation and overtime pay when traveling on billable projects.
• Opportunities to support field projects.
• Ability to work with customer and team to manage own schedule.
• A growth-oriented environment that is upbeat, good morale and team oriented.
• Industry-leading electrical and safety training.
  
  

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

Work under a Professional Engineer (PE) to perform electrical engineering studies. We are looking for engineers that are willing to be hands on with our engineering and field service group.

• Job Responsibilities may include:
• Provide engineering related design, analysis and studies for domestic and international projects.
• Perform power factor analysis and correction, harmonic modeling and analysis, and grounding analysis.
• Conduct short-circuit, protective device coordination and arc-flash studies.
• Interact with customers to gather critical information and review engineering plans.
• Design and troubleshoot protective relaying and controls.
• Occasionally work with our Field Services team on shut-down, startup, installation and maintenance projects.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Willingness to be hands on and work in the field alongside our field technicians.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Prefer educational focus in Power Systems studies.
• Prefer candidate who have passed the FE Exam.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus or working towards obtaining.
• Experience performing protective relay projects a plus.
• Experience in short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash and power quality studies a plus.
• Experience using SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, EasyPower, or other power system modeling software a plus.
• Utility design experience a plus.
  
  

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
• Travel will require either individual to rent a car or provide own with reimbursable mileage.
• Strong communication, follow-through, and self-motivation.
• Ability to work alone and complete work.
• Ability to work safely around medium and high voltages, after completion of required safety trainings.
• Available to travel 25 – 40% of the time
• Must be able to fluently read, write, and speak English.
  
  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

No Agencies Please. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Shermco from a third party, such as an Agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to Shermco mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Shermco System Integration employees, or to Shermco System Integration resume database will be considered Shermco property. Shermco will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.