Power Systems Engineer II

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 Electrical Engineering, preferably focused on Power Systems.
  • More than 2 years of experience in power systems engineering and impact studies.
  • Proficient in power systems software like PSS/E, PSLF, and PSCAD.
  • Experience with Python programming is desirable.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills for conveying technical concepts.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct power system impact studies including Steady State and Dynamic Stability analyses.
  • Perform analyses related to NERC compliance and TPL Annual Planning Assessments.
  • Execute generator interconnection studies with potential SSR considerations.
  • Validate that renewable and storage projects meet Voltage Ride-Through standards.
  • Generate and maintain necessary study data; prepare comprehensive study reports.
  • Ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
  • Identify and communicate training requirements to the Engineering Manager.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical and dental coverage.
  • Employee ownership program to encourage investment in the company's success.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with industry leading professionals.
  • 401K plan with an impressive 4% match from day 1, fully vested.
  • Flexible work options, including possibilities for hybrid and fully remote arrangements.
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

Howyou 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 whats 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.

Join us in leading thechange!

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

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 fromthird-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 agencywithout a previously signed third-party agreementand has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.

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