Lead Power System Study Engineer
Trc Companies, Inc.
Lead advanced power system analysis and modeling for utility and renewable projects
10 days ago ago
$101,067 - $111,173
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Liverpool, NY
Hybrid
Company Size
7,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Environmental Services
Energy
Infrastructure
Construction Management
Project Management
Consulting
Technology Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Industrial
Energy
Power & Utilities
Transportation
Water
Government
Data Centers
Role
What you would be doing
model tuning
power modeling
technical reports
equipment evaluation
client management
mentoring
- Model performance tuning and benchmarking in PSSE, PSCAD, and PSLF.
- Develop and maintain power system models using tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, TARA, PSCAD, PRSIM, ETAP, and ASPEN.
- Stay informed of Department and Company news by attending meetings (in person or via conference call) for the Power System Studies Group (PSS) and Company.
- Electrical Equipment Evaluation.
- Maintain project documentation, including reports, models, and data backups, following company standards.
- Prepare detailed technical reports clearly explaining methodologies, data, results, and recommendations.
- Actively participate in client development, communication, and relationship management.
- Lead and mentor junior engineers, promoting technical development within the team.
- Stay informed on industry trends, standards, and best practices, including NERC and FERC requirements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure project timelines and quality standards are met.
- Actively participate in the ongoing modernization of study techniques, procedures, and design criteria.
- Perform power system studies, including:
- Perform technical evaluations and propose solutions for power system performance issues.
What you bring
pss/e
pscad
etap
renewables
5+ years
bsee
- Demonstrated proficiency with power system software tools: PSS/E, PSLF, TARA, PSCAD, PRSIM, ETAP, and ASPEN.
- Strong understanding of utility-scale renewable energy operations (Wind, Solar, Energy Storage Systems, etc.).
- Experience leading multiple concurrent projects and managing deadlines effectively.
- Steady-State Thermal and Fault Analyses such as Load Flow, Reactive Power, and Short-Circuit.
- Utility Interconnection Studies (Feasibility, System Impact, and Facility Studies).
- Experience with ISO/RTO operations, including PJM, MISO, ISO-NE, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, and NYISO.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in power system planning, operations, or studies with a focus on technical analyses.
- Possess a four-year Bachelor of Science or Technology degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent amount of experience in the electrical engineering.
- Contingency Analysis in PSSE, PSLF, and TARA.
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Dynamic Stability Analyses in PSSE, PSLF, and PSCAD.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred, but not required.
- Familiarity with NERC compliance and auditing requirements, and regional transmission planning standards.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs and market requirements change.
- Exposure to system analysis topics, such as Steady State, Dynamic Stability, and EMT studies (TRV, TOV, SSR, Harmonics, etc.).
- Prior experience with Transmission Planning Studies, Generator Interconnection Support, and Reliability Compliance Studies.
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of power system planning, design, and operation philosophies including but not limited to:
- Prior experience with NERC compliance and auditing requirements, and regional transmission planning standards.
- Flexibility within the U.S. and Canada. TRC has many office locations.
- These benefits are applicable to US employees. TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International employees.
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Company
Overview
1969 Founded
Year Established
The firm traces its origins to 1969, marking over five decades of global consulting and engineering expertise.
Top ranking
ENR Lists
Recognized annually in ENR’s rankings as a leading firm in design and environmental services.
- A global consulting, engineering and construction‑management firm.
- Specializes in environmental engineering, geotechnical work, pipeline, power utilities, water, transportation and government projects.
- Balancing public and private sector work, it blends field services with digital and inspection technologies.
- Typical projects include coastal resilience upgrades, substation modernization, brownfield redevelopment, pipeline/installations and transportation infrastructure.
- Implements high‑visibility, multi‑year programs—from power‑grid upgrades to aquatic centers and submarine cables.
- Unusual for its breadth: a NASA satellite‑data early adopter and provider of intelligent‑grid and field‑inspection services.
- Integrity in all actions
- Excellence in delivery
- Innovation through collaboration
- Accountability for success
- Commitment to client satisfaction
2050 Target
Net-zero carbon emissions
Aim to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.
- Focus on environmental impact reduction in projects
- Sustainable energy and infrastructure solutions
- Investment in renewable energy technologies
- Commitment to minimizing waste and optimizing resources
- Gender balance initiatives in leadership roles
- Promotion of a diverse workforce through talent acquisition strategies
- Focus on providing equal opportunities for all employees
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