System Studies Engineer - Interconnection - Power & Energy

Description

The Electrical Engineer with an emphasis in the power sector will play a key role in supporting the project team by leading various design components on individual projects. This position requires the individual to develop and demonstrate expertise in performing the core responsibilities outlined below.

• Develop high-quality technical reports for documenting the process and results of the electrical studies performed.
• Lead the engineering efforts on project design through the different project milestones from start to finish.
• Communicates effectively with all project stakeholders, actively coordinating engineering and design activities across multiple engineering disciplines, including substation physical, protection & control, SCADA, civil, structural, transmission, distribution, collection system, studies, construction, procurement, and project management.
• Assist project managers in developing proposal documents and estimates for bidding or change orders.
• Communicate with the Project Manager and Discipline Manager regarding workload status and complete assignments within scope, schedule, and budget with a high degree of accuracy to ensure the delivery of quality results.
• Develop high-quality technical reports for documenting the process and results of the electrical studies performed..
• Work with drafters, designers, and other engineers on the preparation and checking of design drawings and design packages.
• Conduct interdisciplinary reviews of design packages prepared by other engineering teams to ensure seamless coordination and integration across all engineering disciplines.
• Review utility interconnection studies and ensure compliance with interconnection and PPA requirements.
• Participation in occasional site visits, Field walkdowns, or client meetings at the client location may be required.
• Draft, review, and finalize project technical documents including, but not limited to: master deliverable list, design criteria, design drawings, engineering reports, specifications, bill of materials, technical proposals, cost estimates, feasibility studies, testing procedures, commissioning plans, construction staging, and outage plans, and scope of work documents.

Requirements

ELECTRICAL STUDIES

• Have a solid understanding of industry practices and standards such as NEC, NESC, NFPA, IEEE, ANSI, USDA, and other relevant technical standards.
• Experience with dynamic benchmarking of PSSE and PSCAD models
• High proficiency in using specialty software and tools, such as PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF, ASPEN One-liner, ETAP, EMTP, SKM, CYME, TSAT, PowerWorld, and Windmill, is strongly desired.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of electrical theory and concepts in performing studies such as: load flow & reactive power, short circuit, grounding, cable ampacity, energy loss, harmonics, protection coordination, arc flash, effective grounding, insulation coordination, induced voltages, and TOV/TRV is required.
• Experience with model tuning to meet MOD-026 and MOD-027 preferred
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification is desired for Level I through III
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited)
• Experience with model tuning to meet PRC-019, PRC-024, PRC-029 preferred
• Must be familiar with generation interconnection processes in ERCOT, MISO, SPP, and FERC pro-forma.
• Strong understanding of latest industry standards related to modeling, including: NERC PRC and MOD standards, IEEE 2800, IEEE 1547, FERC orders
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of power engineering principles, with expertise in high-voltage electrical systems and components involved in power generation, transmission, distribution, and substation design..
• PSCAD and PSSE load flow and dynamic analysis
• Experience with dynamic modeling and tuning of renewable generators in PSSE using the WECC generic models
• High proficiency in using specialty software and tools, such as ETAP, CYMCAP, WinIGS, CDEGS, PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF, ASPEN One-liner, EMTP, SKM, TSAT, CYME, PowerWorld, and Windmill, is strongly desired.
• Experience with injection studies, LGIP/SGIP/DER system impact studies, transmission capability analyses, LMP forecasting, and congestion analyses is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License desired for Level IV and above

Benefits

Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Pay Range - $100,000 - $160,000

• Dependent Care Match
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Competitive Compensation packages
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Nine consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” (#16) by Zweig Group
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Student Loan Repayment up to $25K
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Employee Referrals up to $5,000
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance