Power Systems Engineer at Electric Power Systems, Inc

Wayne State University; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a motivated electrical engineer to join their Studies Team in Bremerton, WA. The role involves performing complex electrical system studies, including transmission system reliability analysis and support for various power generation types. The ideal candidate will have a BSEE degree, experience with power systems software, and strong skills in data processing and technical writing. Professional growth into client-facing project management is expected.

Qualifications

• Early-career technical engineering role with a focus on power systems.
• Self-motivated and integrity oriented.
• Proactive attitude towards professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform steady-state power flow and transient stability analysis.
• Data automation, visualization, and scripting tasks.
• Assist project managers with deliverables tracking.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical writing

Data processing

Python scripting

Client relationship management

Education

BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited college

Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering examination

Tools

Siemens PSS/e

GE PSLF

PowerWorld

ASPN

PSCAD

EMTP

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and skilled electrical engineer to join our Studies Team in our Bremerton, WA office. This role offers a unique opportunity to perform complex electrical system studies focusing on transmission system reliability, interconnection studies, integration and controls analysis related to various generation types including wind, solar, batteries, thermal, and hydro, and evaluation of transmission system performance and compliance issues.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform steady-state power flow, transient stability, short-circuit, and electro‑magnetic transient (EMT) analysis.
• Data processing, automation, visualization, and scripting in python.
• Building complex spreadsheets, creating post‑processing tools, managing complex databases, and conducting electrical engineering calculations.
• Assist project managers with scheduling and tracking deliverables.
• Assist senior engineers by managing client relationships especially related to data requests, data submissions, and progress reports to clients.

Qualifications

• Receipt of a BSEE degree from an ABET‑accredited college or university (graduate degrees with a focus on power and energy are highly valued).
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering examination (EIT) and a willingness to pursue Professional Engineering licensure.
• Basic experience using one or more of the following power systems modeling software: Siemens PSS/e, GE PSLF, PowerWorld, ASPEN, PSCAD, EMTP, etc.
• Attention to detail, ability to process and consolidate technical information into comprehensive recommendations, and high proficiency in technical writing and presenting.
• Early‑career technical engineering role; proactive professional who seeks to grow power systems engineering knowledge under guidance and mentorship from senior engineering team. Expectation to grow into a client‑facing role with ability to manage a project from beginning to end.
• Self‑motivated, integrity and collaboration oriented.