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 with a focus on power systems
  • 5+ years of experience as a power systems engineer
  • Familiarity with ERCOT Model Quality Test or equivalent, IEEE-2800, and NERC MOD-026-2
  • Proficient in conducting power system impact studies including Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability
  • Experience with PSCAD and PSSE software
  • Skilled in automating/programming with Python
  • Ability to leverage AI and automation tools for quality and productivity improvements

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed bulk power system dynamic studies using PSCAD and PSSE
  • Conduct IBR modeling including steady state, short circuit, and dynamic assessments
  • Execute compliance technical assessments on IBR facility ratings and protection coordination
  • Prepare technical study reports for all conducted studies
  • Ensure timely project completion while meeting quality and budget objectives
  • Identify and communicate training needs to the Engineering Manager
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

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

We are designing the grid of the future! 

Conduct IFC and as-built IBR dynamic modeling studies in accordance with existing and future ISO-specific requirements and NERC reliability standards, such as PJM's EMT Model Development Guideline for Inverter-Based Resources and NERC MOD-026-2.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:

  • Perform detailed bulk power system dynamic 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. 
  • Preparetechnical study reports for all studies performed.
  • Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
  • Identify training needs and present them to the Engineering Manageras needed.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation under
Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's whats needed:

  • Masters degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis in power systems
  • 5years+of experience as a power systems engineer
  • Experience with ERCOT Model Quality Test or equivalent, IEEE-2800, 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 or Canada.

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

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