Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
8+ years of experience in transmission-level power system studies and analyses.
Expertise in load flow, short-circuit, and transient/voltage stability studies.
Experience with generator interconnection and grid compliance studies in North America.
Proficiency in tools like PSS®E, PSCAD™, and PowerFactory.
Proven track record in leading consulting projects and providing technical guidance on complex initiatives.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. or Canada required.
Responsibilities
Lead advanced power system studies for transmission planning and infrastructure projects.
Perform in-depth analyses, including load flow and transient stability assessments.
Conduct electromagnetic transient studies focused on power quality and switching transients.
Guide clients through interconnection processes and engagements with stakeholders.
Lead diverse project teams to ensure successful execution and quality delivery.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical strategy and business growth.
Support proposal development and thought leadership initiatives.
Benefits
Opportunities to work with a global team.
Lead innovative projects across various domains.
Comprehensive medical benefits.
Flexible remote work options available.
Generous paid time off, holidays, and parental leave policies.
Access to employee resource groups.
Full Job Description
This position can be based in either the United States or Canada.
A Snapshot of Your Day
Join us as a Senior Power Systems Consultant and help shape the future of North America's electric grid! In this dynamic role, you will lead technically challenging projects that encompass transmission planning, grid interconnection, HVDC systems, renewable integration, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and hyperscale data center developments. You will collaborate with utilities, developers, ISOs, TSOs, and industrial customers to tackle complex power system challenges while working alongside some of the industry's leading experts.
As a trusted advisor, you will blend advanced technical expertise with strong consulting and communication skills to deliver practical solutions that enhance grid reliability, resiliency, and sustainability. Your contributions will directly influence critical infrastructure investments and support the ongoing energy transition.
How You'll Make an Impact
Lead and execute advanced power system studies that support transmission planning, generation interconnection, grid modernization initiatives, and large-scale infrastructure projects, including HVDC, FACTS, renewable energy, BESS, and data center interconnections.
Perform detailed power system analyses, including load flow, short-circuit, transient and voltage stability, protection coordination, transfer capability, and dynamic performance assessments.
Conduct electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies, focusing on switching transients, harmonics, transient recovery voltage (TRV), insulation coordination, and power quality assessments.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, guiding interconnection processes and facilitating successful engagements with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, developers, and regulatory stakeholders.
Lead multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams, ensuring successful project execution, quality delivery, customer satisfaction, and strong consulting outcomes.
Mentor junior engineers and consultants while contributing to proposal development, technical strategy, business growth, and thought leadership initiatives.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; advanced degree in Power Systems Engineering preferred.
8+ years of experience performing transmission-level power system studies and analyses.
Expertise in load flow, short-circuit, transient/voltage stability, and transmission planning studies.
Experience with generator interconnection, system impact, and grid compliance studies within North American utility and ISO/RTO environments.
Proficiency with industry-leading tools such as PSS®E, PSCAD™, PowerFactory, PSLF, ASPEN, and/or similar platforms.
Demonstrated success leading customer-facing consulting projects and providing technical leadership on complex grid modernization, renewable integration, HVDC, and BESS initiatives.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada at the time of application.
About the Team Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology. You'll have the opportunity to shape the successful delivery of North America's energy transition by supporting some of the industry's most complex grid modernization projects. Your expertise will directly influence project strategy, execution planning, and business growth while working alongside a highly collaborative team committed to innovation, safety, and operational excellence.
Rewards/Benefits Here are examples of the rewards and benefits Siemens Energy offers:
Opportunities to work with a global team
Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
