Power Systems Studies Engineer IV

Description

• Stay informed of Department and Company news by attending meetings (in person or via conference call) for the Power System Studies Group and Company.
• Steady State Thermal and Voltage Analysis
• Load Flow Analysis, Overcurrent and Protective Device Coordination
• Maintain job folders kept up-to-date and containing all pertinent correspondence, equipment drawings, design drawings, on-site collected data, data sheets, etc.
• Participate actively in client development and maintenance.
• Develop a power system model database within the scope of work using modeling software.
• Electro-Magnetic Transient System Analysis
• Perform calculations, analysis, and evaluations as per project requirements.
• modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Keep supervision informed of the status of all projects relative to pre-established expectations.
• Communicate with the appropriate Company employees any information concerning a client that is deemed informative or helpful in further developing the relationship between the Company and the client.
• Perform Transmission Planning Studies including TRV, TOV, Load Flow, Feasibility, Reliability and Operational, Generator Interconnection and Support, NERC TPL and MOD Compliance, and ISO/RTO System Addition Compliance
• Prepare written reports that explain the purpose, methodology, data requirements, recommendations, and observations of power system studies.

Requirements

• Proficiency with PSCAD, PSS/E, PSLF, or ASPEN software is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met
• A Professional Engineers License is preferred, not required
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Must demonstrate technical capabilities to effectively perform the job duties and responsibilities.
• Mindset for “Getting Things Done” (solution-driven attitude, to include strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to operate power system software tools required for performing power system engineering studies, such as:
• Possess a four-year Bachelor of Science or Technology degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent amount of experience in electrical engineering.
• Project documents and system models, and other pertinent project data must be properly backed up to the network and other external storage media as prescribed by current Group guidelines.
• Ability to analyze results and develop alternatives to identified problems.
• Previous experience working as a Transmission Planning Engineer, Transmission Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Power Studies Engineer, Transmission Modeling Engineer, Systems Interconnection Engineer.
• Dynamic Stability Analysis
• The ability to perform field data collection activities, as needed, is required.
• Experience working with ISOs (independent system operators) and/or RTOs (regional transmission organizations).
• Knowledge of numerous power regions of the country and independent system operators, to include PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, and NYISO.
• Knowledge of NERC and FERC standards.
• Post-Transient Analysis (PV/QV)
• 8+ years of proven work experience in power system operations or planning with emphasis on analysis and studies.
• Willingness and proven ability to lead, educate, and mentor other engineers.
• Motor Starting Study
• Ability to focus on the big picture to effectively and efficiently provide services that meet client needs, while also having the ability to identify and analyze details that are critical to project outcomes
• Transient Analysis (TOV/TRV)
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs and the market require changes to the service offerings provided by our group
• Ability to work independently and with others while maintaining a high level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with software such as PSCAD, PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, ASPEN, MUST, or TARA are preferred.
• Harmonic Analysis
• Perform power system studies and demonstrate a good working knowledge of power system planning, design, and operation, including but not limited to:
• Working knowledge of Utility-scale renewable energy operations to include Wind, Solar, Energy Storage, and Battery Storage.

Benefits

• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
• Utility Networked Transmission Systems or
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance