Power Systems Engineer III

Electric Power Engineers

$90K — $120K *
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 focus on power systems
  • Control system tuning experience is a plus
  • Experience with Data Center projects is an advantage
  • Familiarity with transmission line studies is beneficial

Responsibilities

  • Perform EMT studies including overvoltage and insulation coordination analysis
  • Develop dynamic models for generators and loads
  • Conduct steady state studies like load flow and short circuit analysis
  • Utilize power system modelling software such as PSCAD and PSSE
  • Understand industry standards such as IEEE, IEC, and CIGRE

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with 100% premium coverage
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Employee ownership through the MyShare Program
  • Opportunities to work with industry leaders
  • 401K with a 4% match, fully vested from day one
  • Remote work flexibility
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

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

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