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Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer

The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional

Senior Electrical Power Systems

Engineer to support ongoing research and development efforts and develop new business in technologies for functional characterization of WMD facilities and their associated power systems.


Are you an electrical engineering virtuoso with a passion for powering the world? Join us as a Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer and become a key player in characterizing large-scale and small-scale industrial, commercial, and institutional projects. If you thrive on tackling complex challenges and driving innovation in high-voltage systems, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.


The successful candidate will:


Innovative Design and Development:

Characterize electrical power systems, some of which are clandestine


Engineer precise load calculations, system sizing, and performance prediction


Create and refine detailed technical drawings and schematics

Dynamic Project Management:

Spearhead projects from vision to reality, delivering on time and within budget


Collaborate seamlessly with project managers, architects, and contractors


Present compelling project reports and updates to stakeholders

Cutting-Edge System Analysis and Optimization:

Dive deep into system performance analysis to uncover fault exploitation opportunities


Integrate advanced monitoring and control technologies for maximum efficiency


Champion predictive maintenance strategies to extend equipment lifespan

Inspiring Leadership and Development:

Mentor and inspire junior engineers and technicians


Foster a collaborative, innovative, and continuous learning environment


Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies

Required Qualifications:


Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar


Demonstrated ability to work effectively within or lead a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills


Ability to communicate highly technical analyses at a level comprehensible to laymen and senior-level government representatives


Must be a US


Ability to clearly express in writing technical analysis results


6-8 years of experience in solving DoD engineering/science problems


Practical experience in power systems engineering


Research and Development of new tools and methodologies to understand and reverse engineer processes and support systems at remote WMD-related facilities


TS clearance


Desired Qualifications:


10 years of experience in solving DoD engineering/science problems


TS clearance with eligibility for SCI based on single-scope background investigation


Military or defense-related experience and an understanding of operational planning and functional defeat of hard targets and underground facilities


COMPANY INFORMATION:


Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1200 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.


At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership fosters greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience.


Please apply at

www.careers.ara.com

for the

Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer

position.

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Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer

Full time

Published on 03/06/2025

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