Power Systems Electrical Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Power Systems Electrical Engineer to join their Planning and Studies team. The role involves performing critical electrical studies for large-scale renewable energy projects and utilities. Candidates should have a BSEE and relevant experience in power systems analysis. Comprehensive benefits and competitive salary based on experience are offered.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Professional education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1+ year performing electrical studies such as load flow, short circuit, transient stability.
• Ability to acquire a PE license preferred.
• Experience with related tools like TARA, ETAP, SKM is applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform various electrical studies including steady state load flow and transient analysis.
• Assist with project conceptual development and equipment selection.
• Support clients with plant operating issues after COD.

Skills

Load flow studies

Short circuit analysis

Transient stability

Harmonics analysis

Insulation coordination

Education

BSEE

MSEE

PhD

Tools

PSS/e

PSLF

ASPEN Oneliner

PSCAD

EMTP-RV

Job description

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ECI has immediate openings for power systems engineers of all experience levels to join our Planning and Studies team. If you have experience performing planning studies for electric utilities or are currently involved with detailed study of renewable power or heavy industrial systems, we want to hear from you.

The position responsibilities include performing a variety of electrical studies that may include steady state load flow, short circuit, transient analysis, harmonics, insulation coordination, and dynamic system response studies. We use tools such as PSS/e, PSLF, ASPEN Oneliner, PSS Cape, PSCAD, and EMTP-RV - experience in these is not required, related experience in tools such as TARA, ETAP, SKM, PowerWorld, EasyPower is considered applicable.

Many but not all the studies will be related to large scale (50 -2000+ MW) renewable energy projects (wind, solar, energy storage). Our team helps customers with project conceptual development, support during design, equipment selection, and assistance with plant operating issues after COD. We assist with apparatus ratings and specifications development for EHV/HV/MV/LV transformers, circuit breakers, switches, cables, switchgear, inverters, wind turbines, DC and AC aux power systems, etc.

We also provide services to utility and industrial clients. These studies can involve transmission level load additions, long-range plans, generation interconnections, black start analysis, voltage unbalance/line transposition analysis, breaker TRV assessments, insulation coordination studies, etc. We have a separate distribution planning group.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSEE (MSEE and PhD are desirable)
• 1+ year performing studies such as load flow, short circuit, transient stability/dynamic system response, HV/LV ride-through, TOV, TRV, insulation coordination, harmonics, interconnection studies.

Ability to acquire a PE license is preferred. Successful applicant must meet ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checks. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience and education
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, life and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership plan, paid vacation, personal days, holidays, paid parental leave, and professional education reimbursement.