Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems

Utilities Service, LLC • Lewiston, ME • 1d ago

Description

We're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems who is ready to shape the future of the grid and support the reliability of critical power infrastructure across the country to join us in our Lewiston, ME office. At Asplundh Engineering Services (AES), you will lead engineering solutions, tackle complex power system challenges, and contribute directly to utility-scale transmission, distribution, and substation projects.

You'll be trusted with meaningful technical decisions, supported by a collaborative engineering team, and given opportunities to innovate as the industry evolves. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take ownership of your work, and want to see the impact of your engineering expertise, this is the place to grow your career.

Are you ready to make your mark?

Work Location & Schedule

This position requires a hybrid work schedule based out of our Lewiston, ME office. While the schedule offers flexibility, candidates must be able to work on-site several days per week, or as required by the leadership team or specific project needs. Highly qualified candidates may be considered for a fully remote position.

How You Will Make an Impact

Lead engineering design and analysis for transmission, distribution, and substation projects.

Perform power system studies including short-circuit, coordination, arc flash, and load flow.

Develop and review Protection & Control designs, relay logic, trip schemes, and settings.

Configure and integrate substation networking systems including managed switches and LAN architecture.

Conduct event and disturbance analysis for system troubleshooting and restoration.

Create and review SCADA configurations including HMI screens, RTU logic, and communication interfaces.

Interpret and apply utility standards, industry codes, and cybersecurity requirements.

Provide technical leadership on multi-disciplinary project teams.

Mentor and support junior engineering personnel.

Interface directly with utility clients to present engineering solutions and resolve technical issues.

Support field activities including commissioning, relay testing, troubleshooting, and verification.

Serve as the Owner's Engineer (OE) by reviewing designs and guiding project teams.

What You'll Need to Be Successful

8-12+ years of experience in power systems, electrical engineering, or protection and control engineering.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.

Strong knowledge of power system theory, relay protection, and substation design.

Experience with relay programming and configuration (SEL, GE, Beckwith, electromechanical).

Experience with substation networking and managed switches (e.g., Ruggedcom).

Experience with SCADA systems, HMI development (Cimplicity), and RTUs.

Proficiency with power system study tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, SKM, or similar.

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

IEC-61850 / GOOSE experience preferred.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Key Skills and Technologies

Power Systems Engineering

Protection & Control (P&C)

Relay Programming (SEL, GE, Beckwith)

Substation Engineering

Transmission & Distribution (T&D)

SCADA, RTU, HMI, IED

Managed Switches (Ruggedcom)

IEC 61850 / GOOSE

Short Circuit, Coordination, Arc Flash, Load Flow Studies

ETAP, ASPEN, CAPE, SKM

Event Analysis

System Modeling

NERC/Cybersecurity Awareness

Field Testing and Commissioning

Utility Standards and Compliance

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Range: $132,550 - $175,315 base salary annually.

In accordance with applicable law, final compensation will be based on the selected candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and the requirements of the position.

This role is also eligible for anannual bonus and profit sharing.

Asplundh reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Asplundh offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits (health, dental, and vision start day 1 of employment!)

Fringe benefits

Paid time off

About Us

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) provides safe, reliable engineering, design, planning, systems integration, and testing services for transmission, distribution, substation, commercial, industrial, and renewable energy markets across the U.S.

An Asplundh Company

As part of One Asplundh, AES customers have access to a full range of integrated services including engineering, construction, testing, storm response, and utility vegetation management through a single point of contact.

Our Commitment

We partner closely with our customers to deliver high-quality, technically sound solutions with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and innovation.

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Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.

Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.

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