Power Systems Engineer II

Electric Power Engineers

$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus in Power Systems.
  • 2+ years of experience as a power systems engineer handling impact studies like Dynamic Stability, Steady State, and Short Circuit analyses.
  • Familiarity with power systems software such as PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA.
  • Programming experience in Python is preferred for automation tasks.
  • Strong teamwork abilities to cultivate and manage relationships internally and externally.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for articulating technical concepts.
  • Strong project management skills and capable of juggling multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct power system impact studies including Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability analyses.
  • Carry out technical analyses related to NERC compliance, such as TPL Annual Planning Assessments.
  • Execute comprehensive generator interconnection studies, including Sub-Synchronous Resonance studies as needed.
  • Verify that renewable or storage projects comply with Voltage Ride-Through requirements when connecting to the transmission system.
  • Draft technical reports detailing the findings from studies completed.
  • Oversee project timelines while ensuring quality and budget constraints are adhered to.
  • Assess training necessities and present recommendations to the Engineering Manager.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical and dental.
  • Participation in the MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
  • Opportunity to work alongside industry leaders.
  • 401K matching program with a 4% match, fully vested from day one.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote options based on the role.
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 performing 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.
  • Experience automating/programming in Python preferred.
  • 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 Employee 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)

Third-Party Recruiting Notification

EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.

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