Power System Engineer

MWResource; Town of Montana (WI); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Disability insurance

Employer paid life insurance

MWResource 401K plan

Job summary

MWResource seeks an electrical engineer to provide analysis and technical support for interconnection of new generation resources and long-term planning of the electric power system. You will perform system modeling, develop tools, analyze results, and report findings to stakeholders.

Responsibilities include reviewing interconnection applications, running power flow studies in PSSE, and communicating requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Entry level: less than 1 year progressively responsible electric utility experience
• Level 2: 2 years progressively responsible electric utility experience
• Experience running power system load flow studies in PSSE
• Experience running transfer analysis systems studies
• Ability to clearly communicate requirements and technical information
• Ability to write technical reports of in-depth analysis
• Experience with Python or VBA or other programming language
• Experience creating queries in Access, Oracle, or SQL
• Experience using TARA
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering analysis and technical support for interconnection of new generation resources and planning of the electric power system.
• Perform powerflow studies to assess feasibility of proposed interconnections.
• Review interconnection applications for compliance with Planning Guides and technical requirements.
• Identify process improvements for interconnection study workflows and data management.
• Communicate requirements and results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Track project milestones from study request through commercial operation.

Skills

Python

VBA

Communication

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

Access

Oracle

SQL

TARA

Job description

#### 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.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.*
*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 to work in the United States.*

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

*Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.*