Power Systems Engineer II

Electric Power Engineers

$80K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electric Engineering with a focus on power systems
  • 2-3 years of experience as a power systems engineer (for Staff II)
  • Experience conducting power system impact studies like Steady State and Short Circuit
  • Familiarity with power systems software such as PSS/E and PSCAD
  • Proficiency in automating/programming solutions in Python

Responsibilities

  • Conduct power system impact studies focusing on steady state, short circuit, and dynamic stability
  • Perform technical analyses for NERC compliance, such as TPL-001-4 Annual Planning Assessments
  • Execute generator interconnection studies, including Sub-Synchronous Resonance analyzes
  • Ensure renewable or storage projects meet Voltage Ride-Through standards for interconnection
  • Engage in industry working groups and case building tasks for clients
  • Compile and prepare detailed technical study reports
  • Manage and maintain data processing and study requirements
  • Oversee project completion, ensuring quality and budget adherence

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits with 100% premium coverage
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Continuous education benefits for professional development
  • Collaborate with industry leaders in the field
  • 401K plan with up to 4% match, fully vested from day one
  • Flexible work options including hybrid and remote opportunities
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:

Staff I
  • Bachelors degree in Electric Engineering with an emphasis in power systems

Staff II
  • 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, Aspen, and TARA.
  • Experience automating/programing in Python


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
  • Continuous Education Benefits
  • 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/Canada

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

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