Power Systems Engineer II - Dynamic Modeling

Electric Power Engineers

$80K — $110K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Austin, TX
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electric Engineering with focus on power systems
  • 2-3 years of experience as a power systems engineer
  • Experience performing power system impact studies
  • Familiarity with power systems software like PSS/E, PSCAD, TSAT
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Proven team player with relationship-building ability
  • Capable of managing multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed bulk power system studies using various software tools.
  • Conduct IBR modeling including steady state, short circuit, and dynamic analysis.
  • Perform compliance assessments on IBR facility ratings and protection coordination.
  • Generate and maintain relevant data for engineering studies.
  • Prepare technical study reports based on completed studies.
  • Ensure timely project completion while meeting quality and budget objectives.
  • Identify training needs and present them to the Senior Manager of NERC Compliance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage.
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays.
  • MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
  • 401K with up to 4% match, fully vested from day one.
  • Opportunity to work with industry leaders.
Full Job Description
Overview

Conduct power system studies which particularly relate to existing and future NERC and regional reliability standards. This position will have specific emphasis placed on generator modeling and protection setting coordination.

Responsibilities

Howyou can make an impact:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform detailed bulk power system studies using various power system software such as PSCAD, PSS/e, TSAT, etc.
  • Conduct IBR modeling: steady state, short circuit and dynamic in PSSE
  • Perform various compliance technical assessment on IBR facility rating, protection coordination, ride through assessment.
  • Process, generate and maintain data as required for other engineering related studies.
  • Preparetechnical study reports for all studies performed.
  • Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
  • Identify training needs and present to the Senior Manager of NERC Compliance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Identify training needs and present to the Engineering Manageras needed.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.

Performance Criteria:

  • Quality of the study/task completed.
  • Efficiency in task completion(at or below budget).
  • Meeting deadlines.
  • Growth of technical capabilities.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Proven knowledge of power system
  • 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.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills.
  • 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 technicalreport writing skills.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, heres whats needed:

  • Bachelors degree in Electric Engineering with an emphasis in power systems
  • 2 - 3 years of experience as a power systems engineer
  • Experience performing power system impact studies such as Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability
  • Experience with power systems software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, TSAT

Lead the Change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How we support you:

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage foryou
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • MyShare Employee Ownership Program
  • Work with industry leaders
  • 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location: This position will be remote US

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

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