Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems Studies
About the Position Pond is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems Studies to join our growing team of Energy Professionals. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of related experience and a strong interest in collaborating, innovating, and supporting complex electrical system studies across a wide range of energy markets. In this role, you will support Pond’s Electrical System Studies efforts for clients across the United States. Projects will span multiple markets and geographies, offering opportunities to broaden your expertise in power system analysis and design. The Senior Electrical Engineer will serve as a technical contributor and task lead, supporting and executing system studies while collaborating closely with project managers, discipline leads, and other engineers. This position emphasizes hands-on technical work, technical mentorship, and client interaction, without formal people management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Perform and support electrical system studies and analyses for utility, power delivery, renewable energy, and industrial clients Execute and review system studies including load flow, short-circuit, coordination, arc flash, and other advanced analyses as required Support advanced studies such as steady-state and dynamic power flow, contingency analysis, voltage stability, transient stability, harmonics, time-series power flow, and protection studies for generation and renewable sources Utilize industry-standard power systems software such as PSS®E, PSCAD, CYME, ETAP, SKM, or similar tools Coordinate with project managers and technical leads to support scope development, schedules, and execution plans Support preparation, review, and quality control of engineering deliverables, including technical reports and study documentation Collaborate directly with clients to gather data, clarify technical requirements, and review study results Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and client presentations Provide technical guidance and informal mentorship to junior engineers Support proposal development by contributing technical input, methodologies, and effort estimates Experience and Qualifications Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; Master’s degree encouraged 10+ years of experience performing electrical system studies Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred Experience supporting multiple system studies projects simultaneously Familiarity with Independent System Operators (ISOs) and their technical and interconnection requirements Demonstrated ability to communicate technical findings clearly to clients and internal teams Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a proactive, self-motivated approach Desire to continue learning and growing technically within the electrical systems studies discipline