Power Systems Engineer III

Electric Power Engineers

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electric Engineering required; emphasis in power systems preferred
  • 2-4+ years of experience as a power systems engineer performing various impact studies
  • Experience with power system software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA
  • Automation/programming experience in Python preferred
  • Proven team player with strong relationship-building abilities
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, particularly for technical explanations
  • Capable of managing multiple tasks and adapting to changes

Responsibilities

  • Perform power system impact studies including Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability
  • Conduct full generator interconnection studies, including Sub-Synchronous Resonance (SSR) assessments
  • Ensure that renewable projects meet Voltage Ride-Through (VRT) requirements
  • Prepare technical reports for all studies conducted
  • Process and maintain data necessary for studies
  • Manage project timelines, quality, and budget effectively
  • Identify training requirements and present them as needed

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Employee Ownership Program (MyShare)
  • Opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders
  • 401K plan with up to a 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 such as Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability using various power system software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA.
  • 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.
  • 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 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/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.


Lead the change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

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 or Canada

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

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