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 with a focus on power systems (mandatory for all levels).
  • 2-3 years of experience in power systems engineering (required for Staff II).
  • Background in performing power system impact studies such as Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability (essential for Staff II).
  • Proficiency in power systems software like PSLF, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA (important for Staff II).
  • Ability to automate/program in Python (a plus for Staff II).

Responsibilities

  • Develop and conduct various computer modeling and analysis for transmission planning studies.
  • Perform power system impact studies including Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability.
  • Conduct NERC-compliance technical analyses and Annual Planning Assessments for transmission systems.
  • Execute full generator interconnection studies, including addressing Sub-Synchronous Resonance (SSR).
  • Ensure renewable/storage projects meet Voltage Ride-Through (VRT) requirements for interconnection.
  • Prepare thorough technical study reports documenting all analyses performed.
  • Maintain and generate data as required for all relevant studies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with 100% premium coverage.
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays to promote work-life balance.
  • Continuous education benefits for ongoing professional development.
  • Opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, enhancing job experience.
  • 401K plan with a 4% match and 100% vesting from day one.
  • Flexible work arrangements including hybrid and remote options.
Full Job Description
Overview

Responsibilities

Join us in leading the change!

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.

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 WECC 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 PSLF, 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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