Power System Study Engineer

Description

• Perform Short Circuit studies in ASPEN
• Perform electrical System Impact Studies such as Steady State, Dynamic and Transient Stability analyses for generation, large load interconnections in PSS/E
• Perform Voltage ride through (VRT) tests, dynamic model quality tests, model benchmarking
• Timely completion of projects assigned while meeting project quality and project budget
• Produce and/or review technical reports and presentations for external Customers
• Develop or modify automation scripts to enhance the efficiency, speed and accuracy of technical simulations
• Perform transmission planning & compliance assessments for bulk electric power system in PSS/E
• Contribute to the team’s research and innovation activities in terms of development of new techniques and/or analytical tools to further the team’s performance in terms of efficiency and/or capability improvements
• Cultivate customer relationships, technical advisory support for generations, and large load interconnections connecting to transmission system
• Stay up to date with relevant NERC, ISO/RTO planning procedures, policy changes and developments

Requirements

• Demonstrable hands-on experience with one or more power system analysis software packages including ASPEN, TARA
• Active PE License
• Minimum 2 + years of direct working experience to include transmission planning, expansion, generation and/or large load interconnection related analyses, NERC reliability standards such as TPL/MOD/CIP
• Knowledge of other Electricity Markets (such as PJM, MISO, NYISO, ISONE) planning & interconnection practices
• Strong organizational, interpersonal (written & verbal) skills, problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English
• Graduate level degree with emphasis on Electric Power Systems
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Working knowledge of automation scripts such as Python
• In-depth understanding of fundamentals of electric power systems and renewable energy
• Minimum 2 + years of hands-on experience with power-system tool such as PSS/E
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in electric power systems
• Knowledge of ERCOT Electricity Market planning & interconnection practices

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance