Power System Engineer

MWResource, Inc.; Taylor (TX); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Employer paid life insurance

401K plan

Job summary

MWResource is seeking an electrical engineer to provide analysis and technical support for interconnection of new generation resources and planning of the electric power system. You will model systems, develop tools, and report findings to guide operations.

Responsibilities include power flow studies, reviewing interconnection applications, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Desired skills include PSSE, Python, VBA, and experience with data queries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Entry level: less than one year in electric utility industry; Level 2: 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes results of simulated power system studies and compares to actual data to ensure compliance with standards.
• Performs powerflow studies to analyze feasibility of proposed generation interconnections.
• Reviews interconnection applications for compliance with Planning Guides, Protocols, and technical requirements.
• Identifies process improvements for interconnection study workflows, data management, and stakeholder communication.
• Communicates requirements and results to internal and external stakeholders in the interconnection process.
• Tracks project milestones from study request through commercial operation.

Skills

Python

VBA

Communication

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

TARA

Access

Oracle

SQL

Job description

JOB-2489

Hybrid

Duration: 12 months

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 company 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 Requirements

• 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.

Preferred 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

The base pay range for this role is $50 - $60 per hour.

MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.

MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.

Candidates must be authorized toworkin the United States.

Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.