Senior Power Systems Engineer

Electric Power Engineers

$110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Austin, TX
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in electrical engineering focused on power systems
  • 5+ years of experience as a power systems engineer
  • Familiarity with NERC reliability standards including PRC-024-3, PRC-029-1, MOD-026-1, MOD-027-1, and MOD-026-2
  • Experience conducting steady state, short circuit, and dynamic stability impact studies
  • Proficiency in power systems software such as PSCAD and PSSE
  • Programming experience in Python and leveraging AI/automation tools for improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed bulk power system studies using PSCAD and PSSE.
  • Conduct IBR modeling: steady state, short circuit, and dynamic assessments.
  • Execute compliance technical assessments for IBR facility ratings and protection coordination.
  • Process, generate, and maintain data for engineering-related studies.
  • Prepare technical study reports for all conducted assessments.
  • Ensure timely completion of projects while meeting quality and budget objectives.
  • Identify training needs and communicate them to the Engineering Manager.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with 100% premium coverage for employees
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Employee ownership through MyShare program
  • Opportunity to work with industry leaders
  • 401K with up to 4% match, fully vested from day one
Full Job Description
Overview

We are designing the grid of the future! 

Conduct IBR Dynamic Modeling studies which are particularly related to existing and future NERC reliability standards. This position will have specific emphasis placed on IBR plant dynamic modeling for NERC PRC-029-1 compliance.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:

  • Perform detailed bulk power system studies using various power system software such as PSCAD and PSSE. 
  • Conduct IBR modeling: steady state, short circuit and dynamic. 
  • Perform various compliance technical assessments on IBR facility rating, protection coordination, ride through assessment. 
  • Process, generate and maintain data as required for other engineering related studies. 
  • Preparetechnical study reports for all studies performed.
  • Take responsibility for thetimelycompletion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budgetobjectives.
  • Identify training needs and present them to the Engineering Manageras needed.
  • Perform otherduties,as assigned.
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation under experience
Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's whats needed:

  • Masters degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis in power systems
  • 5 years+  of experience as a power systems engineer
  • Experience with NERC PRC-024-3, NERC PRC-029-1, NERC MOD-026-1, NERC MOD-027-1, and NERC MOD-026-2
  • Experience with performing power system impact studies such as Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability
  • Experience with power systems software such as PSCAD and PSSE
  • Experience with automating/programing in Python
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation under experience



Lead the change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future throughadvanced energy intelligence.For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consultingexpertiseand 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 foryou
  • 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 will be remote within the US.

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



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