Power Systems Engineer II

Electric Power Engineers

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

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in power system modelling and studies
  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering with a power systems focus
  • Experience with control system tuning is a plus
  • Familiarity with Data Center projects is advantageous
  • Knowledge of transmission line studies is beneficial

Responsibilities

  • Perform EMT studies focusing on power system phenomena
  • Develop dynamic generator/load models and tune disturbance ride-through models
  • Conduct steady state studies including load flow and short circuit analysis
  • Utilize power system modelling software like PSCAD and PSSE
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards such as IEEE/IEC/CIGRE

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Participation in the MyShare Employee Ownership Program
  • Opportunity to work with industry leaders
  • 401K plan with a 4% match, fully vested from day one
  • Remote work options available
  • Minimal travel requirements (10% or less)
Full Job Description
Overview

EPE is in search of a Staff Engineer II with a background in EMT modelling and power system studies to join our growing Energy Resources team. In this role you will work closely with senior leadership to support our growth strategy and provide subject matter expertise both internally through coaching and developing staff as well as externally to our clients.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:
  • EMT Studies: Perform power system studies such as temporary overvoltage, switching overvoltage, insulation coordination, harmonic, flicker, transient recovery volage, energization, lightning etc.
  • Model Development: Develop dynamic generator/load models, perform disturbance ride through model tuning and perform PSCAD/PSSE model benchmarking.
  • Steady State Studies: Perform steady state studies such as load flow, short circuit and power quality.
  • Technology: Proficiency in power system modelling software such as PSCAD, PSSE, ETAP or equivalents. Familiarity with other specialized software such CDEGS, COMSOL, WinIGS and CYMCAP etc.
  • Compliance: Strong understanding of relevant industry standards such as IEEE/IEC/CIGRE.


Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what's needed:
  • 2+ years of experience in power system modelling and power system studies
  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis.
  • Experience with control system tuning is an asset
  • Experience with Data Center projects is an asset
  • Experience with transmission line studies is an asset


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


Location: This position will be remote US or Canada

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

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