Principal Engineer- Power Systems

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Principal Engineer - Power Systems supporting our Resource Integration Advisory group with a primary focus on performing interconnection feasibility studies for new generation, storage, demand, and transmission projects. 

Responsibilities

• Perform Interconnection feasibility studies for new generation, storage, demand and transmission projects
• Optimize the size and location of new generation, storage, demand and transmission projects
• Prepare interconnection applications for new generation, storage, demand and transmission projects including development of power flow, dynamic and short circuit study models
• Guide generation, storage, demand and transmission interconnection applications through the full interconnection study process
• Interface with the host transmission operator throughout the interconnection study process and review and scrutinize their interconnection study reports
• Perform general power system studies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
• 12+ years of Electrical Engineering experience in the power industry
• Experience with EMT Modeling using PSCAD for protection, control interaction, or IBR-focused studies
• Intimate knowledge of the PSSE and/or PSLF power systems analysis tools and their associated models and utilities
• Knowledge of transmission systems in Eastern Interconnection, ERCOT and/or WECC
• Extensive experience with power system studies
• Experience with resource interconnection studies in Eastern Interconnection, ERCOT and/or WECC

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Benefits & CompensationQualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements. The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.