Engineering Manager - Electric Power Engineers

Polluxa, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Polluxa, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a team of power system engineers performing transmission studies and projects for clients.

You will manage client accounts, support business development, oversee projects, forecast resources, and develop direct reports. You will guide high-level bulk power system studies using PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld and other tools, ensure on-time delivery within budget, and mentor engineers to grow capabilities while expanding the company's grid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in the electric energy industry as a Power Systems Engineer with hands-on experience performing steady-state and dynamic base cases.
• This role will manage/supervise a team of power system engineers ranging from 2 to 10 individuals.
• Experience with PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, TARA, CAPE, Aspen.
• Knowledge of multiple power regions and independent system operators such as PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation

Responsibilities

• Perform high level bulk power system studies using various power system software.
• Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
• Interact with Clients to seek input and address their needs and concerns with respect to the project(s) study scope of work.
• Direct and manage a team of electrical engineers to perform specific power system analyses including steady state, transient stability, short circuit, and/or EMT studies.
• Develop and grow the capabilities of engineers within the team and the larger organization.
• Perform advanced and specialized studies of the power grid utilizing industry standard analysis platforms such as PSS/E, PSLF, Powerworld, TARA, ASPEN, CAPE, and PSCAD.
• Assist in model development efforts including development of generation, load, transmission line and transformer models.
• Develop optimal system upgrade and constraint mitigation plans for identified system violations and issues.
• Develop and review transmission study methodologies and processes.
• Lead process improvement efforts identifying opportunities to enhance organizational efficiencies focused on maximizing team bandwidth while ensuring quality and timeliness of client deliverables.
• Support business development activities including development of RFP responses & scope of work statements for clients, outlining EPE deliverables and projected completion dates.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Team leadership

Project management

Client interaction

Power system studies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PowerWorld

TARA

CAPE

Aspen

PSCAD

Job description

We are designing the Grid of the future

As an Engineering Manager you will manage a team of power system engineers performing transmission studies & projects for clients. Responsibilities include client account management, supporting business development, project management, resource forecasting and utilization, and development of direct reports.

How you can make an impact :

• Perform high level bulk power system studies using various power system software.
• Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
• Interact with Clients to seek input and address their needs and concerns with respect to the project(s) study scope of work.
• Direct and manage a team of electrical engineers to perform specific power system analyses including steady state, transient stability, short circuit, and/or EMT studies.
• Develop and grow the capabilities of engineers within the team and the larger organization.
• Perform advanced and specialized studies of the power grid utilizing industry standard analysis platforms such as PSS/E, PSLF, Powerworld, TARA, ASPEN, CAPE, and PSCAD.
• Assist in model development efforts including development of generation, load, transmission line and transformer models.
• Develop optimal system upgrade and constraint mitigation plans for identified system violations and issues.
• Develop and review transmission study methodologies and processes.
• Lead process improvement efforts identifying opportunities to enhance organizational efficiencies focused on maximizing team bandwidth while ensuring quality and timeliness of client deliverables.
• Support business development activities including development of RFP responses & scope of work statements for clients, outlining EPE deliverables and projected completion dates.

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years in the electric energy industry as a Power Systems Engineer with hands-on experience working with steady-state and dynamic base cases
• This role will manage/supervise a team of power system engineers ranging from 2 to 10 individuals.
• Experience with PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, TARA, CAPE, Aspen
• Knowledge of multiple power regions of the country and independent system operators such as PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO

Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher with a focus in Power Systems
• SPP or Midwest MISO region experience
• PSCAD or EMT study experience

Lead the change!