Power System Studies Engineer I - Hybrid (ESOP)

Black & Veatch; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Power System Studies Engineer with 1–4 years’ experience to join our Power System Studies team. The role focuses on Transmission Interconnection Studies, Reactive Power, Short Circuit analyses, and system modeling with leading software tools.

The successful candidate will work with talented engineers, develop knowledge of ISO/NERC standards, and contribute to projects across generations and geographies, with hybrid work options after onboarding.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of Transmission and System Analysis experience.
• Understanding of basic Transmission System design concepts, analyses, calculations, etc.
• 1 year of experience performing studies such as Transmission Interconnection Studies, Reactive Power Compensation, Short Circuit (Fault) Analysis, Circuit Breaker Rating Analysis.
• 1 year of experience using system modeling software (PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, TSAT, PSAT, etc.).
• Knowledge of or experience with various power system studies in support of Transmission system design (TRV, TOV, Insulation Coordination).
• Familiarity with NERC standards such as TPL, MOD, and PRC.
• Familiarity with ISOs such as PJM, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, CAISO, ISO-NE, NYISO.
• Familiarity with analytics and scripting (Python).
• Ability to communicate in writing and coordinate with team members and clients.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team.
• Engineering-in-Training (EIT) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, and policies.
• Develops knowledge and can independently apply it to assigned tasks; supports quality and continuous improvement.
• Prepares increasingly complex engineering deliverables and calculations with budget, schedule, and quality in mind.
• Assigns tasks and coordinates with project leadership and team members on less complex projects.
• Interacts with external clients to understand interests and drivers; supports business development where appropriate.

Skills

Transmission System Studies

System Analysis

Interconnection Studies

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

TARA

TSAT

PSAT

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking a Power System Studies Engineer with 1–4 years’ experience to join our Power System Studies team. The role focuses on Transmission Interconnection Studies, Reactive Power, Short Circuit analyses, and system modeling with leading software tools.

The successful candidate will work with talented engineers, develop knowledge of ISO/NERC standards, and contribute to projects across generations and geographies, with hybrid work options after onboarding.