Engineer III

TRS Staffing Solutions; San Clemente (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions provider is seeking a junior-level Engineer III (Resource Planning) for a remote or hybrid opportunity. The successful candidate will engage in power network modeling, conduct economic studies, and support resource planning. Required qualifications include a degree in Electrical Engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience. Familiarity with power system tools such as MATLAB and strong communication skills are essential. Join us to make impactful contributions to power system planning projects across various locations including California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience.
• Master's degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Doctorate with 1+ years of experience.
• Experience in resource and transmission planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power system market analysis.
• Perform steady-state and dynamic stability modeling.
• Participate in business development activities.
• Develop and verify steady-state, transient stability, and fast transient models; report results.
• Support continuous personal improvement and team management efforts.
• Participate in business development activities.

Skills

Power system engineering

Power system economic studies

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Doctorate in related field

Tools

MATLAB

PowerWorld

PLEXOS

Aurora

PSS/E

PSLF

PowerWorld

TARA

Aspen

PSCAD

MATLAB

Job description

Engineer III (Resource Planning)

We are seeking a junior-level Engineer III (Resource Planning) for our client on a direct hire basis. The right candidate will work with senior-level engineers to collectively work and meet project objectives. The role requires performing power network modeling and analyses based on knowledge and expertise in power generation and transmission principles. The engineer is expected to contribute towards the successful completion of a range of consulting projects focused on power system planning studies involving Power System Economics, Market Analysis, Market Intelligence, Steady-State, Short Circuit and Dynamic Stability, Generator and Renewables Interconnections. This is a remote or hybrid opportunity based out of Raleigh, NC; Lombard, IL; and San Clemente, CA.

Job Requirements:

• Perform power system engineering and power system economic studies.
• Participate in resource planning studies, load, and generation interconnection studies.
• Conduct power system market analysis and information gathering work.
• Perform steady-state, transient stability, and fast transient model development, analysis, results verification, and reporting.
• Support and excel in continuous personal improvement and team management efforts.
• Participate in business development activities.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or another related field:
  • Bachelors with 4+ years of experience
  • Masters with 2+ years of experience
  • Doctorate with 1+ years of experience
• 4+ years experience of conducting technical studies including resource planning, transmission planning, and generation interconnection with ISO, Utilities, or consulting firms.
• Experience and proficiency in regulatory requirements and compliance methodologies for NERC standards including TPL, MOD, and CIP.
• Proven track record of technical excellence including published reports or papers.
• Familiarity with power system models and tools such as PLEXOS, GridView, PROMOD, Aurora, PSS/E, PSLF, –PowerWorld, TARA, Aspen, PSCAD, and/or MATLAB
• RTO/ISO market pricing structures and processes
• Proficiency in Excel
• Excellent communication, presentation, reporting, teamwork, and facilitation skills

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Location of Position: Raleigh, NC; Lombard, IL; and San Clemente, CA.

Location Type: Remote or Hybrid

TRS Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are based on job related criteria and not on the basis of any unlawful criteria. We ensure equal access to employment opportunities, services, and programs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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