Power Systems Engineer - Grid Modernization & Digital Twins

Arizona State University; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University, Laboratory for Energy And Power Solutions (LEAPS) in the United States, seeks a Power Systems Engineer to lead complex studies and deliver scalable energy solutions. This role focuses on distribution networks, grid modernization, and computational modeling to support energy resilience and reliability.

The position emphasizes design, analysis, and collaboration with vendors and stakeholders, contributing to ASU's mission and LEAPS projects across multiple energy sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent with 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience or training equivalent to the field as described in the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform power engineering design studies for distribution networks including load flow, voltage regulation, and protection coordination.
• Develop digital twin models of electrical distribution infrastructure with steady-state and real-time data.
• Apply ANSI/IEC standards and regulations to design and modeling, including earthing and cable sizing.
• Create state estimation and run scripts for system modeling and analysis.
• Develop bills of materials and interact with vendors for equipment sourcing.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate results clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Power engineering design

Load flow analysis

Voltage regulation

Protection coordination

Dynamic/transient stability

Power quality

Grounding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Arizona State University, Laboratory for Energy And Power Solutions (LEAPS) in the United States, seeks a Power Systems Engineer to lead complex studies and deliver scalable energy solutions. This role focuses on distribution networks, grid modernization, and computational modeling to support energy resilience and reliability.

The position emphasizes design, analysis, and collaboration with vendors and stakeholders, contributing to ASU's mission and LEAPS projects across multiple energy sectors.