Power System Engineer

Insight Global; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking both Senior and Power Systems Engineers to work remotely. The roles focus on ensuring efficient power systems and require a strong background in electrical engineering. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in power system modeling and integration of renewable resources. This is a permanent position offering competitive salaries based on experience.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience for senior role; 5+ years for mid-level.
• Knowledge of programming languages like Python and MATLAB is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient power systems meet safety standards.
• Involved with consulting team and integration of PV/BESS.
• Submit drawings for design and review documentation.

Skills

Power system modeling

Integration of inverter-based resources

Load flow calculations

Microgrid familiarity

Grid codes knowledge

Programming languages

Education

Master’s in electrical engineering

Tools

ETAP

Job description

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

Title: (1) Senior Power Systems Engineer and (1) Power Systems Engineer

Location: Remote - PST Preferred

Duration: Permanent

The Power Systems Engineer works under the limited supervision of the Senior Director of SCADA. Power Systems Engineers play a crucial role in the electrical engineering industry, focusing on generating, transmitting, distributing, and utilizing electric power. These professionals ensure that power systems are efficient and meet the required safety standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, expertise in power system modeling, and experience with industry-standard software tools.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s in electrical engineering (emphasis in power engineering preferred)
• 10+ year of experience for SENIOR role and 5+ years for MID level role
• o Experience defining power flow and loss calculations across transformers and transmission lines shared between multiple resources
• o Knowledge and experience with the integration of inverter-based resources (IBR) such as solar, wind, and ESS to the transmission and distribution system
• o Familiarity with microgrids and their integration/coordination with substation relays, protection schemes, and critical load management
• o Knowledge and experience with developing load flow and interconnection studies of power systems with ETAP or equivalent software
• o Familiarity with grid codes, interconnection standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NERC, IEEE, FERC)
• o Experience working with utilities, ISOs, and renewable energy developers

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong experience distributing resources (renewable, PV/BESS, solar, wind, battery) with high voltage
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for automation and data analysis

Power Systems Engineers are responsible for a variety of tasks aimed at creating and maintaining efficient power systems. The day-to-day tasks of a Power Systems Engineer may vary depending on the specific industry and project requirements. These responsibilities and typical tasks include:

• Involved with consulting team
• Integration of PV/BESS or microgrids
• Submit drawings for design
• Control strategies and sequences
• Documentation review

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Utilities, Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing, and Services for Renewable Energy

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