Senior Power Systems Engineer

Electric Power Engineers

$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in power system modelling and studies
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering with power systems emphasis
  • Experience in control system tuning is beneficial
  • Familiarity with Data Center projects is advantageous
  • Experience with transmission line studies is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Perform EMT studies including overvoltage and insulation coordination
  • Develop dynamic generator/load models and tune disturbance ride through models
  • Conduct steady state studies like load flow and power quality analysis
  • Utilize power system modelling software such as PSCAD and PSSE
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards like IEEE and IEC
  • Provide advisory support to clients in generation and transmission sectors
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers in power systems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits with 100% premium coverage
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Employee ownership through the MyShare program
  • Opportunity to work with industry leaders
  • 401K plan with immediate vesting and up to 4% match
  • Remote work flexibility
Full Job Description
Overview

EPE is in search of a Senior Engineer with a background in EMT modelling and power system studies to join our growing Energy Resources team. In this role you will work closely with senior leadership to support our growth strategy and provide subject matter expertise both internally through coaching and developing staff as well as externally to our clients.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:
  • EMT Studies: Perform power system studies such as temporary overvoltage, switching overvoltage, insulation coordination, harmonic, flicker, transient recovery volage, energization, lightning etc.
  • Model Development: Develop dynamic generator/load models, perform disturbance ride through model tuning and perform PSCAD/PSSE model benchmarking.
  • Steady State Studies: Perform steady state studies such as load flow, short circuit and power quality.
  • Technology: Proficiency in power system modelling software such as PSCAD, PSSE, ETAP or equivalents. Familiarity with other specialized software such CDEGS, COMSOL, WinIGS and CYMCAP etc.
  • Compliance: Strong understanding of relevant industry standards such as IEEE/IEC/CIGRE.
  • Client Management: Provide advisory support to generation, large load and merchant transmission developers. Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
  • Technical Leadership: Lead, teach and mentor junior level Power Systems Engineers.


Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what's needed:
  • 5+ years of experience in power system modelling and power system studies
  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis.
  • Experience with control system tuning is an asset
  • Experience with Data Center projects is an asset
  • Experience with transmission line studies is an asset


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)
  • Open to remote


Location: This position will be remote US

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



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