Power Systems Engineer I

Electric Power Engineers

$80K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Austin, TX
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience in power systems engineering.
  • Proficient in conducting Dynamic Stability, Steady State, and Short Circuit analysis.
  • Skilled in power systems software, such as PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA.
  • Ability to mentor and train junior engineers and interns.
  • Preferred experience in automation and programming using Python.
  • Familiarity with AI and automation tools to enhance work quality.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct power system impact studies, including Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability analyses.
  • Execute NERC-compliance assessments like TPL Annual Planning Assessments.
  • Lead full generator interconnection studies, including Sub-Synchronous Resonance analyses.
  • Validate that renewable and storage projects meet Voltage Ride-Through requirements.
  • Generate and maintain detailed technical study reports for all analyses conducted.
  • Ensure timely project completion while adhering to quality and budget standards.
  • Identify and communicate training needs to the Engineering Manager.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
  • Employee ownership program through MyShare.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders.
  • 401K plan with a 4% match, fully vested from the start.
  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and remote arrangements.
Full Job Description
Overview

Develop and conduct computer modeling and analysis for transmission planning studies which include steady state analysis, short circuit analysis, and dynamic stability analysis. Studies may include near-term and long-term transmission planning, generator interconnection studies, reliability-driven transmission project alternatives development, and NERC standards compliance analyses.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:
  • Perform power system impact studies: Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability.
  • Perform NERC-compliance-related technical analyses such as TPL Annual Planning Assessments.
  • Perform full generator interconnection studies which may also include Sub-Synchronous Resonance (SSR) studies.
  • Ensure that renewable and/or storage resource projects interconnecting to the transmission system meet Voltage Ride-Through (VRT) requirements.
  • Prepare technical study reports for all studies performed. Process, generate, and maintain data as required for all studies.
  • Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
  • Identify training needs and present to the Engineering Manager as needed.


Qualifications

Bring your passion, here what's needed:
  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, emphasis in Power Systems preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience as a power systems engineer
  • Experience performing power system impact studies such as Dynamic Stability, Steady State, and Short Circuit.
  • Experience with power systems software such as PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA.
  • Ability to provide on the job training or help oversee the work of other Power Systems Engineers and Interns.
  • Experience automating/programming in Python preferred.
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation
  • Proven team player with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
  • Capable of managing multiple tasks.
  • Flexible with the ability to manage change.
  • Have high standards in producing quality reports and products that he/she shall own with pride.
  • Strong technical report writing skills.


How we support you:
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental.
  • MyShare REmployee Ownership Program
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Work with industry leaders
  • 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
  • Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities base on position.


Location: This position will be open to remote US or Canada

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

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