Power System Engineer

TekWissen LLC; Taylor (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

TekWissen LLC is seeking a Power System Engineer to support the interconnection of new generation resources and planning of the electric power system in Taylor, TX. Hybrid work arrangements are available, with a 12-month duration for this temporary assignment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and experience in PSSE, Python, and data tools is considered a plus. You will analyze power systems, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with standards and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Entry level: <1 year in electric utility industry.
• Level 2: 2 years in electric utility industry.
• Nice to have: PSSE, Python, VBA, Access, Oracle, SQL, TARA.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering analysis to ensure reliable interconnection of new generators to the Client system.
• Implement system modeling and perform powerflow studies.
• Develop tools and procedures for system studies and report findings.
• Track interconnection milestones through study requests to commercial operation.

Skills

Power system analysis

Interconnection studies

Technical reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PSSE

Python

VBA

Access

Oracle

SQL

TARA

Job description

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is an American organization that operates Texas's electrical grid, the Texas Interconnection, which supplies power to more than 25 million Texas customers and represents 90 percent of the state's electric load. Our client is the first independent system operator (ISO) in the one of nine ISOs in North America. Our client works with the Texas Reliability Entity (TRE), one of eight regional entities within the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) that coordinate to improve reliability of the bulk power grid. Our client is a membership-based 501(c) nonprofit corporation, and its members include consumers, electric cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers), and municipally owned electric utilities.

Job Title

Power System Engineer

Location

Taylor TX 76574

Duration

12 Months

Job Type

Temporary Assignment

Work Type

Hybrid

Job Description

Provides engineering analysis and technical support to ensure the reliable interconnection of new generators to the Client system in compliance with NERC Standards, Client Protocols, Planning Guide, and Market Guides.

Job Summary

Provides electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the interconnection of new generation resources and future planning of the electric power system. Implements appropriate system modeling, develops tools and procedures to perform system studies, analyzes simulated or actual operating results, develop solutions to current or future system issues, and appropriately reports findings and recommendations. Analyzes the results of simulated power system studies and may compare to actual operating data to ensure compliance with applicable standards. Performs powerflow studies as required to analyze the feasibility of proposed generation interconnections. Reviews interconnection applications to ensure compliance with Client Planning Guides, Protocols, and technical requirements prior to approval Identifies process improvements for interconnection study workflows, data management, and stakeholder communication. Communicates requirements and results to all internal and external stakeholders in the interconnection process. Tracks project milestones from study request through commercial operation, maintaining alignment with interconnection queue procedures.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or a combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with knowledge equivalent to a major in such fields.

Required Experience

• For entry level - Less than one year experience (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience in electric utility industry.
• For level 2 2 years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility industry.

Nice to Have Work Experience

• Some experience within the electric utility industry.
• Experience running power system load flow studies in PSSE.
• Experience running transfer analysis systems studies.
• Ability to clearly communicate requirements and other technical information.
• Ability to write technical reports of in-depth analysis completed.
• Experience with Python, VBA, or another programming language.
• Experience creating queries in Access, Oracle, or SQL.
• Experience using TARA

Equal Opportunity Statement

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.