Principal Power Systems Engineer

Electric Power Engineers

$120K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a focus on Power Systems (advanced degree preferred)
  • 5+ years in the electric energy industry, specifically in power system studies and design
  • Experience with power system software (PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, TARA, CAPE, or PSCAD)
  • Experience managing a team of 2 to 10 engineers
  • Proficient in leveraging AI and automation tools to enhance productivity and innovation

Responsibilities

  • Perform high-level bulk power system studies using various software tools.
  • Ensure timely project completion while meeting quality and budget objectives.
  • Engage with clients to address their needs and project scope concerns.
  • Manage a team of electrical engineers conducting power system analyses.
  • Develop the capabilities of team members and the larger organization.
  • Conduct advanced studies of the power grid using industry-standard analysis platforms.
  • Support business development through RFP responses and scope of work statements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with 100% premium coverage
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Continuous education benefits
  • Opportunity to work with industry leaders
  • 401K with up to 4% match, fully vested from day 1
  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and remote possibilities
Full Job Description
Overview

As an Principal Power Systems Engineer you will be part of a team of power system engineers performing transmission studies & projects for clients. Responsibilities include client account management, supporting business development, project management, resource forecasting and utilization, and development of direct reports.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:

  • Perform high level bulk power system studies using various power system software.
  • Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
  • Interact with Clients to seek input and address their needs and concerns with respect to the project(s) study scope of work.
  • Direct and manage a team of electrical engineers to perform specific power system analyses including steady state, transient stability, short circuit, and/or EMT studies.
  • Develop and grow the capabilities of engineers within the team and the larger organization.
  • Perform advanced and specialized studies of the power grid utilizing industry standard analysis platforms such as PSS/e, PSLF, Powerworld, TARA, ASPEN, CAPE, and PSCAD.
  • Assist in model development efforts including development of generation, load, transmission line and transformer models.
  • Develop optimal system upgrade and constraint mitigation plans for identified system violations and issues.
  • Develop and review transmission study methodologies and processes.
  • Lead process improvement efforts identifying opportunities to enhance organizational efficiencies focused on maximizing team bandwidth while ensuring quality and timeliness of client deliverables.
  • Support business development activities including development of RFP responses & scope of work statements for clients, outlining EPE deliverables and projected completion dates.


Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what's needed:
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering with a focus on Power Systems (advanced degree preferred)
  • 5+ years in the electric energy industry, with experience in power system studies, design studies
  • Experience with PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, TARA, CAPE, Aspen, and/or PSCAD (preferred).
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation
  • This role will manage/supervise a team of power system engineers ranging from 2 to 10 individuals.
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation under experience


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 open to Remte US or Canada

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

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