Electrical Engineer

APR Consulting; Pomona (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to join their team. This role involves assisting in load interconnection studies and battery energy storage system analyses, ensuring the safety and reliability of new resource interconnections. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in electrical engineering and experience with power system analysis tools. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely, providing flexibility while contributing to significant projects in the energy sector. If you are passionate about renewable energy and looking to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of engineering experience required.
• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is essential.
• Proficiency in power system analysis tools is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with load interconnection and battery energy storage studies.
• Review interconnection requests and ensure technical data completeness.
• Create diagrams and study reports for generation interconnection.

Skills

Engineering Experience

Power System Analysis

Technical Review Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSLF

PowerWorld

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Visio

Google Earth Pro

CYME

CAPE

PCI

Job description

An electric utility client is looking for a Power Systems Engineer who will assist the engineers to perform and conduct load interconnection studies, battery energy storage system charging table studies, generation interconnection studies.

Location: Pomona, CA 91768 (Remote)

Pay Rate: $60/hr. on W2

Duration: 12 months or longer

Schedule: 1st shift, M-F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

***This position is 100% remote***

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting the engineers to perform and conduct load interconnection studies, battery energy storage system charging table studies, generation interconnection studies.
• Perform review of Generation Interconnection Requests, under the WDAT and Rule 21 Tariff, ensuring technical data is complete and appropriate to perform a study.
• Review will also include Rule 21 or WDAT screens’ evaluation to determine if further studies are required.
• Studies vary depending on the interconnection request and screens’ evaluation results and may include power flow, short-circuit duty, voltage analysis, and any other relevant technical analysis needed to enable interconnection of the new resources ensuring safety and reliability is maintained.
• As part of this effort, the contractor/engineer may be required to create one-line diagrams, study reports, and review Generation Interconnection Agreements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year or more of engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Proficient in PSLF, Proficient in PowerWorld, Excel (some knowledge), be able to articulate results.
• Experience with power system analysis studies including power flow and short-circuit analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with generation interconnection studies including power flow and short-circuit analysis.
• Experience performing technical reviews of Net Energy Metering (NEM) projects. Knowledge of the Rule 21 Tariff and the WDAT.
• Experience with Google Earth Pro, and power system analysis software (preferably CYME and CAPE).
• Experience with PCI.

About our client:

Our client is one of the largest electric utilities and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States providing electricity for much of Southern California.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Utilities