Job Identification
Title: Senior Power Systems Engineer
Reports To: Principal Power Systems Engineer
Job Location: California Remote
(Santa Barbara preferred. Periodic Travel required.)
Get to Know Global Power Supply
Here at Global Power Supply (GPS), we believe power is a vital component in our modern-day world. Founded in 2004, GPS continues to be a leading provider of high-quality backup and prime power systems including new and refurbished diesel and natural gas generators, switchgear, transfer switches, and UPS systems. Our goal is to be proactive in every aspect of our industry – in the quality of our products, our customer service, and our work environment.
GPS is a dynamic and expanding power solutions company. We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like business owners. The GPS community reflects the diversity of the clientele that we serve, and we are proud of the inclusive culture that we have established over the years. Our commitment is to continue building the ideal workspace for our employees by engaging, empowering, and providing support to foster success on the job and beyond!
Overview of Your Role
We are extremely excited to bring you on board! As a Senior Power Systems Engineer, you will act as the company’s senior engineer and contribute to the firm’s engineering activities including fee base studies, power systems specification and design, and technical assistance for sales and project management staff.
Your Mission
- Plan, implement, and participate in engineering studies.
- Identify and develop innovative technical power solutions to serve our growing client base.
- Collaborate with other staff members on the promotion of growth within the company, the development of new design or project standards, and technical training for employees.
- As we continue to facilitate growth within GPS, you will train and mentor the engineering and technician team.
- Provide valuable engineering and project improvement options.
- Develop and implement training programs for newly developed products and/or systems.
- Approve test reports to ensure generators meet company and customer expectations.
YOUR STRENGTHS
Creativity and Innovation
- Research and build financial models to evaluate and analyze the costs and benefits of different renewable energy solutions.
- Develop and manage service procedures, quality control procedures and warranty offerings.
- Prepare technical drawings, one‐line diagrams, cost estimates, and specifications of electrical systems to ensure that installation and operations conform to regulatory standards and customer requirements.
- Stay abreast of local power system code requirements.
- Resourceful and able to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet tight deadlines.
Partnership and Relationship Building
- Collaborate with Sales team, and interact with customers, contractors, and project stakeholders, as needed, to assess the technical feasibility of power system projects including, but not limited to commercial and industrial scale generation, distribution, photovoltaics, energy storage and microgrid systems.
- Partner with Production Management to identify new vendors and perform vendor technical qualifications.
- Support the Production team to design new back-up power systems for turnkey installation projects.
- Work with Production to ensure used generator inventory purchases are successful, including on-site inspections.
- Participate in project bid specification reviews and annotations.
Problem Solving
- Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers.
- Foresees hidden problems, looks beyond the obvious, and does not stop at first answers.
Communication and Leadership
- Ability to establish, develop, and maintain customer partnerships as needed.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong presentation skills, both in person and online.
- Practice attentive and active listening.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related major
- P.E. – California (must have the requirements).
- 10+ years of technical experience with natural gas, diesel generators, uninterruptable power systems,(UPS), automatic transfer systems (ATS), and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
- Knowledge of electric power systems, distributed generation, electrical distribution, switchgear automation, energy storage, microgrids, hybrid power, renewables, and power system controls.
- Proficient in conducting electrical power system studies.
- Strong computer skills are required (e.g., Microsoft productivity tools, Microsoft Suite, SKM, ETap, SalesForce, NetSuite, etc.)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: Remote
