Power Systems Studies Engineer II (Transmission Systems)

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
• Develop the power system model database within the scope of work using modeling software.
• Load Flow Analysis, Overcurrent and Protective Device Coordination
• Prepare written reports that explain the purpose, methodology, data requirements, recommendations, and observations of power system studies
• Participate actively in client development and maintenance.
• Job folders are kept up-to-date and contain all pertinent correspondence, equipment drawings, design drawings, on-site collected data, data sheets, etc.
• Perform calculations, analysis, and evaluations as per project requirements.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate technical capabilities to effectively perform the job duties and responsibilities.
• 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.
• 2 - 4 years of proven work experience in power system operations or transmission planning with emphasis on analysis and studies.
• Proficiency with on of these softwares PSCAD, PSS/E, PSLF, SKM, ETAP, and ASPEN software
• 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.
• Willingness to mentor other engineers
• Dynamic Stability Analysis
• The ability to perform field data collection activities, as needed, is required.
• Post-Transient Analysis (PV/QV)
• Proficiency with at least one PSCAD, PSS/E, PSLF, SKM, ETAP, and ASPEN is a must.
• Motor Starting Study
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• 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
• Ability to work independently and with others while maintaining a high level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Harmonic Analysis
• Perform power system studies and demonstrate a good working knowledge of power system planning, design, and operation, including but not limited to:

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