Power Systems Engineer II

Electric Power Engineers

$88K — $105K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electric Engineering; emphasis in power systems preferred.
  • 2-4+ years of experience as a power systems engineer.
  • Experience with power system impact studies like Dynamic Stability and Short Circuit.
  • Proficient with power systems software such as PSS/E and PSCAD.
  • Programming experience in Python for automation tasks.
  • Familiarity with AI and automation tools to enhance productivity.

Responsibilities

  • Perform power system impact studies including Steady State and Dynamic Stability.
  • Conduct NERC-compliance-related technical analyses, focusing on TPL-001-4 assessments.
  • Execute comprehensive generator interconnection studies, including Sub-Synchronous Resonance.
  • Verify renewable energy projects meet Voltage Ride-Through requirements.
  • Represent clients at ERCOT working group meetings and contribute to case building efforts.
  • Compile technical study reports for all analyses conducted.
  • Manage project timelines effectively to ensure quality and budget targets are met.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with 100% premium coverage.
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays.
  • Employee Ownership Program (MyShare).
  • Collaboration with industry leaders.
  • 401K with up to 4% match, fully vested from day one.
  • Flexible work options including hybrid and remote possibilities.
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-001-4 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.
  • Participate in ERCOT working group meetings and case building efforts on behalf of specific clients as assigned.
  • 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.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned


Qualifications

Bring your passion, here what's needed:
  • Bachelors degree in Electric Engineering required; emphasis in power systems preferred
  • 2-4+ years of experience as a power systems engineer
  • Experience performing power system impact studies such as Dynamic Stability, Load Flow, Steady State, Short Circuit
  • Experience with power systems software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA.
  • Experience automating/programing in Python
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation


Lead the change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence.

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)
  • Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities base on position.


Location: This position is remote US

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

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