Power Systems Engineer I - Grid Modeling & Analysis

Electric Power Engineers, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Employee ownership program (MyShare)

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401K with up to 4% match

Flexible work options (hybrid/remote)

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers, LLC is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to develop and conduct computer modeling and analysis for transmission planning studies, including steady state, short circuit, and dynamic stability analyses. You will work on interconnection studies, reliability-driven project options, and NERC compliance analyses.

The position offers remote US/Canada work options with occasional travel and opportunities to mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, emphasis in Power Systems preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a power systems engineer.
• Experience performing power system impact studies such as Dynamic Stability, Steady State, and Short Circuit.
• Experience with power systems software such as PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA.
• Ability to provide on the job training or help oversee the work of other Power Systems Engineers and Interns.
• Experience automating/programming in Python preferred.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation
• Proven team player with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Flexible with the ability to manage change.
• Have high standards in producing quality reports and products that he/she shall own with pride.
• Strong technical report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system impact studies: Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability.
• Perform NERC-compliance-related technical analyses such as TPL Annual Planning Assessments.
• Perform full generator interconnection studies which may also include Sub-Synchronous Resonance (SSR) studies.
• Ensure that renewable and/or storage resource projects interconnecting to the transmission system meet Voltage Ride-Through (VRT) requirements.
• Prepare technical study reports for all studies performed. Process, generate, and maintain data as required for all studies.
• Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
• Identify training needs and present to the Engineering Manager as needed.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation

Skills

Power systems engineering

Python programming

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems emphasis)

Electrical Engineering degree with Power Systems emphasis

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

Aspen

TARA

Job description

Electric Power Engineers, LLC is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to develop and conduct computer modeling and analysis for transmission planning studies, including steady state, short circuit, and dynamic stability analyses. You will work on interconnection studies, reliability-driven project options, and NERC compliance analyses.

The position offers remote US/Canada work options with occasional travel and opportunities to mentor junior engineers.