POWER ENGINEER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Jun 02, 2025 - The Power Engineer possesses deep knowledge of analog circuits, operational amplifiers, and power electronics fundamentals, including multiphase power converters and various DC-DC converter topologies such as Buck, Boost, Flyback, and Forward. This position requires experience in designing flyback converters, magnetic design, and power layout, with proficiency in lab equipment operation like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and protocol analyzers, supported by strong documentation skills. This role holds a valid 3rd Class Engineer’s Certificate and is proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and cost estimating software.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Power Engineer Resume
- Electrical System Design
- Power Generation
- Power Distribution
- Circuit Analysis
- Energy Management
- Load Flow Analysis
- Transformer Maintenance
- SCADA Systems
- Power Plant Operations
- Renewable Energy Integration
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
Summary of Power Engineer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Electrical Engineering with 3 years of Experience
- Experience developing estimates using RS Means or PACES
- Experience with Environmental Compliance (NEPA, Permits, Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Wastes, Recycling, Historical Protection, and others)
- Familiarity with UFC guidance documents
- Experience working electrical transmission and distribution systems as well as substations
- Experience managing multiple high-value electrical projects ($10-30M each) simultaneously (ie: MILCON Level work)
- Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies, designs, and construction projects, record and manage the processes and documentation
- Ability to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relationships.
- Word processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphics.
- Proficient in commonly used engineering software programs.
- Able to develop, maintain, and utilize databases as decision-making tools and in concert with geographical interface systems (GIS)
- Experience using NexGen IT/TRIRIGA.
- Ability to input, and prepare monthly execution and percent design reports inputs to support the preparation of monthly execution and percent design reports.
2. BS in Mechanical Engineering with 4 years of Experience
- Firmware experience (embedded systems)
- A basic understanding of power electronics, especially AC/DC and DC/DC converters
- Knowledge of I2C/UART/SPI bus protocols
- Comfortable using lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic probes, bus analyzers, network analyzers, DMMs, etc.
- Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary groups
- Experience working with overseas engineering groups and vendors
- Familiarity with server and rack power and communications architecture.
- Familiarity with PMBus standard
- Familiarity with data center equipment and operations
- Familiarity with Kusto and Azure DevOps
- Ability to instrument and test communications internal to a server and between server and external equipment.
- Knowledge of I2C and PMBUS communications and troubleshooting.
3. BS in Power Systems Engineering with 2 years of Experience
- Knowledge in Analog circuits and Op Amps behavior
- Proven experience working with lab equipment such as Spectrum, Scope, and Electronic Loads etc.
- Experience in designing Flyback converters
- Knowledge of DC2DC converter topologies such as Buck, Boost, Flyback, and forward
- Knowledge in magnetic design, Orcad, Visio, and Pspice
- Have feedback control loop knowledge
- Knowledge of power layout design and inverter topologies
- Excellent understanding of the fundamentals of power electronics with special emphasis on multiphase power converters
- Demonstrated the ability to work with oscilloscopes, multi-meters, current probes, electronic loads
- Protocol analyzers as well as adept at intuitive reasoning to explain and correct unexpected results
- Proficient at documenting experimental results in a structured manner for ease of reference and
- Review by less power-aware managers and/or teams.
- Must hold a valid 3rd Class Engineer’s Certificate in compliance with the provisions of the Power Engineer’s Act of NB
- Experience working with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Cost Estimating Software.
4. BS in Industrial Engineering with 4 years of Experience
- Knowledge and direct working experience in various building systems, boilers, compressors, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems.
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, instructions, and control sequences with a clear understanding of local codes, regulations, and bylaws.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite, Word Excel, and AutoCAD, including automated controlled refrigerated systems
- Knowledge and direct working experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of banana/fruit ripening rooms.
- Mechanical trades licensing or skills including welding, electrician, millwright, plumber, refrigeration mechanic
- Valid 3rd or 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate and License valid in the Province of employment.
- Must have Power Engineering experience, with an emphasis on large ammonia/glycol refrigeration systems.
- Expert experience overseeing the design and construction of high-voltage, SCADA, Switching Yards, and Substation projects
- Experience in Electrical Engineering and/or working with 12kV or higher public electrical utilities
- Experience with both steam and ammonia refrigeration systems.
- Good computer skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
- Experience with SAP (or other Computerized Maintenance Management System)