Senior Power System Engineer

Electric Power Engineers

$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a Power Systems focus (advanced degree preferred)
  • 5+ years in the electric energy industry with experience in power system studies and interconnection processes
  • Proficiency in power system analysis software such as PSLF, PSS/E, PowerWorld, and PSCAD
  • Experience with generation interconnection and transmission planning studies in WECC, CAISO is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead Generation Integration and load Interconnection studies within the WECC footprint
  • Oversee project completion while ensuring quality and budget targets are met
  • Engage with clients to address needs and concerns related to project scope
  • Train and develop team members to enhance their engineering skills
  • Conduct advanced power grid studies using industry-standard software
  • Develop and improve methodologies for transmission studies to boost organizational efficiency
  • Support business development through RFP responses and project scope statements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with 100% premium coverage for employees
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • MyShare Employee Ownership Program
  • Collaboration with industry leaders
  • 401K plan with a 4% match, fully vested from day one
Full Job Description
Overview

We are looing for a senior Enginner to direct and manage a team of electrical engineers to perform specific power system analyses including steady state (generation deliverability), dynamics, short circuit, EMT studies using various power system software.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:
  • Perform and lead Generation Integration and load Interconnection studies within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) footprint.
  • Oversee 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.
  • Train, 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 PLSF, PSS/e, PowerWorld, TARA, ASPEN, CAPE, and PSCAD (preferred).
  • Develop and review transmission study methodologies and processes and 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, and/or interconnection process
  • Experience with PSLF, PSS/E, PowerWorld, and PSCAD
  • Experience in generation interconnection and transmission planning studies in WECC, CAISO a plus

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence.

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)


Location: This position is open to Remote US or Canada

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



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