Planning Engineer

Saicon; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saicon in Detroit, MI is seeking a senior-level engineer to plan and conduct engineering activities using advanced techniques, with practical field experience and decision-making authority on complex problems.

You will lead teams of field employees, technicians and engineers, perform engineering studies, propose practical solutions, and develop models for improvement programs within EMS State Estimator contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience planning and conducting engineering activities on senior projects.
• Ability to make informed decisions on complex engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct engineering projects or field assignments with complex features.
• Perform engineering studies and propose practical solutions.
• Develop models for improvement programs and optimize EMS-related workflows.

Skills

Team leadership

Engineering problem solving

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

PSSE

TARA

State Estimator

Job description

• Describes the role of a senior level engineer responsible for planning and conducting engineering activities. Highlights the use of advanced techniques, practical field experience, and decision-making authority on engineering problems. Mentions participation in leading teams of field employees, technicians, engineers, and other personnel.

Job Summary

• Describes the role of a senior level engineer responsible for planning and conducting engineering activities. Highlights the use of advanced techniques, practical field experience, and decision-making authority on engineering problems. Mentions participation in leading teams of field employees, technicians, engineers, and other personnel.

Key Accountabilities

• Lists responsibilities such as developing and directing important projects or field assignments with complex features. Includes performing engineering studies, proposing solutions to engineering-related problems, and developing models for improvement programs.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Specifies that candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology and at least 4 years of relevant job experience.

Other Qualifications (Preferred)

• Preferred qualifications include a Master's Degree in Engineering or related discipline. Experience maintaining State Estimator technical applications.
• Familiarity with Energy Management System (EMS) including State Estimator (SE), Contingency Analysis (CA), and N-1 conditions operating practices.
• Familiar with PSSE or TARA applications. Ability to provide operational feedback to improve EMS system models based on real-time measurements.

Additional Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs like Excel and Word.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Good interpersonal skills for building relationships within the team.