Power Quality Engineer

Responsibilities  

- Lead end-to-end power quality site audits, capturing high-resolution waveforms with Fluke or Dranetz analyzers.  

- Perform harmonic studies in ETAP or SKM; interpret FFT results and calculate THD per IEEE 519.  

- Model filters, active rectifiers, STATCOMs, and voltage regulators—then craft actionable reports for stakeholders.  

- Diagnose sags, swells, transients, grounding faults, and resonance; recommend cost-effective mitigation.  

- Validate sensitive loads—VFDs, UPS, PLC, MRI, semiconductor tools—through point-of-use testing.  

- Collaborate with utility engineers during interconnection or tariff disputes, ensuring power quality clauses are met.  

- Mentor junior engineers on measurement techniques, Fourier analysis, and report writing.  

- Maintain a knowledge base of emerging standards (IEEE 1547, IEC 61000-4-30) and new filter technologies.  

Requirements  

- Bachelor’s or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.  

- 5+ years diagnosing power quality phenomena in industrial or mission-critical environments.  

- Mastery of power quality analyzers (Fluke 435-II, Dranetz HDPQ, or similar).  

- Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or PSCAD harmonic modules.  

- Working knowledge of IEEE 519, NEC Article 647, and grounding/bonding principles.  

- Ability to translate complex data into concise client recommendations.  

- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 20 % for audits.  

- PE license or progress toward licensure preferred.