Power Systems Engineer

SGS Consulting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting seeks a power systems modeling specialist in Austin, TX to analyze transmission network data and develop accurate network models used for grid operations and market analysis.

The role involves working with EMS and power flow tools, coordinating with multiple teams, and producing documentation, training materials, and data integrity workflows. Bachelor’s degree required with relevant experience in grid modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with power system modeling and data management preferred.
• Familiarity with EMS power flow and grid operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transmission network data for lines and generation units.
• Develop and maintain power system network models for grid operations and market analysis.
• Use EMS models and power flow software for analysis.
• Coordinate with operations, planning, metering and client services for data exchange.
• Prepare documentation and training materials for modeling processes.
• Train junior engineers and support engineering development.

Skills

Power Systems Analysis

Power Flow Analysis Tools

Electric Grid Market Concepts

Database Querying

Data Analysis and Data Mining

Transmission Network Modeling Tools

Protection Systems & Contingency

Energy Management Systems

Model Validation & Data Integrity

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's

Tools

EMS

SQL

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze transmission network data including parameters related to transmission lines and generation units
• Develop and maintain accurate power system network models used for grid operations and market analysis
• Work with power system analysis tools such as Energy Management System (EMS) models and power flow software
• Support updates and modifications to the Network Operations Model through model change requests
• Coordinate with different teams such as system operations, planning, metering, and client services for data exchange and modeling requirements
• Collaborate with working groups to maintain and update transmission network data
• Create and use data mining techniques to generate compliance reports and validate model accuracy
• Review and implement improvements to modeling processes and integrate new technologies
• Support updates and upgrades of modeling applications and tools used in network modeling
• Review contingencies, outages, and protection systems that may impact network models
• Prepare documentation, procedures, and training materials related to modeling processes
• Train and support junior engineers or engineering development program members
• Develop queries and tools to maintain data integrity and improve modeling workflows

Skills

• Power Systems Analysis (Transmission networks, generation modeling, grid operations)
• Power Flow Analysis Tools (EMS power flow, planning models)
• Electric Grid Market Concepts such as Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP)
• Database Querying (SQL or similar querying tools)
• Data Analysis and Data Mining Techniques
• Transmission Network Modeling Tools
• Understanding of Protection Systems and Contingency Analysis
• Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Model validation and data integrity techniques
• Technical documentation and reporting tools

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's.