Power System Studies Engineer - Grid Analysis Specialist

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,600 - 145,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Seven holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is hiring a Power Systems Engineer to perform comprehensive power system studies and model development for transmission and distribution substations. You will prepare technical reports and present findings to stakeholders, collaborating with teams across North America and globally.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering and 4+ years of direct experience with power system studies, plus proficiency with ETAP/SKM/PSCAD and knowledge of IEC/IEEE/CIGRE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies including load flow, short-circuit, insulation coordination, transient overvoltage analyses, temporary overvoltage, arc flash, grounding, and protection coordination studies.
• Develop and review power system models to support the planning, design, operation, and expansion of transmission and distribution substations.
• Support substation design and engineering projects by establishing, reviewing, and validating equipment ratings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and present study results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support system studies projects throughout the lifecycle, from the technical bid/proposal to execution, reports, client meetings/presentations, and close-out.
• Work closely with the team members across North America and globally.

Skills

Power system studies

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

IEEE

CIGRE

Python

PE license (preferred)

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

Job description

Jacobs is hiring a Power Systems Engineer to perform comprehensive power system studies and model development for transmission and distribution substations. You will prepare technical reports and present findings to stakeholders, collaborating with teams across North America and globally.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering and 4+ years of direct experience with power system studies, plus proficiency with ETAP/SKM/PSCAD and knowledge of IEC/IEEE/CIGRE