Senior Power Systems Engineer

Electric Power Engineers

$100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Austin, TX
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in power system modelling and power system studies.
  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems.
  • Experience with control system tuning is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Data Center projects is a plus.
  • Knowledge of transmission line studies is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Perform EMT studies, including various power system studies like transient recovery voltage and harmonics.
  • Develop dynamic models for generators and loads, and fine-tune models for disturbance ride through.
  • Conduct steady state studies, including load flow and short circuit analysis.
  • Utilize power system modelling software such as PSCAD, PSSE, and ETAP.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards like IEEE, IEC, and CIGRE.
  • Provide advisory support to clients in generation and transmission development, ensuring project completion within quality and budget.
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers in power systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with full premium coverage.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
  • Opportunities to work with industry leaders.
  • 401K plan with up to a 4% company match, fully vested from day one.
  • Remote working options available.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are designing the grid of the future! 

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

 

Lead the Change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence.  For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid.   Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.  

 

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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