Power Systems Engineer-Prism Electric, Inc.
Prism Electric, Inc. is one of the most successful open-shop electrical contracting companies in Texas and
Oklahoma. Garland (Dallas) based Prism Electric has expertise with projects in virtually every field of electrical
construction – design/build services, industrial and commercial developments as well as government and
institutional projects. Prism Electric possesses world-class technical experts who maintain vital, long-term
relationships and a high level of credibility with general contractors and other customers we serve. We have a
strong reputation and extensive network of customer relationships and have consistently provided new, cuttingedge
product innovations.
Job Details:
The successful Power Systems Engineer is responsible for providing applied engineering and technical support
for field service consultation such as acceptance testing, start-up, commissioning, breaker testing, QA/QC,
non-destructive testing, power quality/systems analysis and troubleshooting of low, medium, and high voltage
systems; advise customers via project managers and provide best technical solution to solve the customer
issue; complete assigned jobs with assistance from lead technicians and project managers; conduct required
tests scripts; and power system studies.
This team brings highly extensive skills and sought-after experiences to field service engineering. We embrace
the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we as individuals and as a
company are stronger.
Responsibilities:
· Continuously improve personal, technical, and professional business skills enabling company to
service products to customer’s satisfaction through keeping current with product technology as
measured by ability to troubleshoot and repair various products and to instruct others.
· Provide timely, detailed, and accurate reports on service work performed, product performance, and
report recommendations on findings.
· Provide customers and inner company lines of business basic applications information via phone or
on-site consultation.
· Provide applied engineering and technical consultation for customers in the areas of power systems
studies, design, installation, startup, maintenance, repair, and training.
· Self-management of assigned projects and job cost accountability to perform work within budgeted
cost estimates.
· Interpret specs and customer inquiries and design technical proposals and pricing for customers.
· Provide technical solutions to customers that may involve equipment design or upgrades,
testing of equipment, solutions relating to increase safety, reliability, or efficiency.
· Short-Circuit, LV/MV Coordination, Arc Flash.
· Ability to run medium studies and projects unassisted.
· Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, authorized vendors, other
service organizations, and all inner company lines of business to assure customer satisfaction.
· Demonstrate safety consciousness in equipment handling, electrical and electronic procedures,
and the unique situations encountered at diverse work sites.
· Demonstrate ability to work with various test equipment and proficient knowledge to evaluate over
current protection devices, relays, and other pieces of electrical equipment.
· Perform job walks to aid in the creation of technical proposals and pricing for potential customers.
Requirements:
· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
· Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an electrical field.
· Understanding of the company's core values and services.
· Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with electrical equipment.
· Demonstrated ability to provide service to all lines of business within the company and represent
company interests in developing customer relationships to assure long-term customer satisfaction.
· Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.
· Must maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Desirable Qualifications:
· Master’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
· 5+ years of experience in an electrical field.
· PE License.
· Experience in testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control
systems is highly desirable.
· Experience performing power quality measurements, troubleshooting, and analysis are highly desirable.
· Working knowledge with power systems analysis to conduct short circuit/Arc Flash/Breaker
coordination studies (including software applications of SKM) is highly desirable.
· Experience with protective relays is highly desirable.
· Experience with NFPA, IEEE and NETA testing standards and practices.
· Existing certification or equivalent skills/experience is desirable for testing procedures.
· NICET Electrical Power Testing Certification is highly desirable
· Working knowledge and experience in Commissioning and QA/QC practices of electrical
distribution equipment is highly desirable.
· Possess understanding of installation and working knowledge of large UPS systems, Static Switches,
PDU’s is highly desirable
· Experience with power transformer testing is desirable – (Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.)
· Experience with cable testing is desirable – (Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC Hi-Pot)
· Experience conducting Low, Medium, High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing is highly
desirable
· Experience and working knowledge of lighting control systems is desirable.
Prism Electric is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in our workforce.
It is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or status as a Special Disabled Veteran, Vietnam Era
Veteran, or other qualifying veteran. Diverse employees/candidates are encouraged to respond. Prism Electric
is committed to developing and maintaining a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we
serve.
We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, every day. It is where
bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Our team
ensures an efficient, safe, detail orientated, and productive work environment with effective communication
and on time delivery of tasks. We are looking for individuals who possess the ability to demonstrate these
abilities in a fast- paced high energy work environment.
We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, and transparent while being committed to learning. Our
core values are Character First | Total Accountability | Performance Culture | Winning Attitude.
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