Power Systems Engineer II

Electric Power Engineers, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401K match

PTO & holidays

Hybrid/Remote

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers, LLC is seeking an engineer with EMT modelling and power system studies experience to join our Energy Resources team. You will collaborate with senior leadership to support growth, coach staff, and deliver high-quality grid modeling services to clients.

You will work on EMT studies, model development, steady state analyses, and technology tools, with opportunities to engage clients and drive project success from planning through delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering with power systems emphasis.
• 3+ years of experience in power system modelling and power system studies.
• Experience with control system tuning is a plus.
• Experience with HVDC systems is a plus.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools to improve quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Perform EMT studies including subsynchronous resonance, control interaction, ferroresonance, TOV, SOV, insulation coordination, harmonic, TRV and energization scenarios.
• Develop local EMT models and benchmark PSCAD/PSSE models.
• Conduct steady state studies such as load flow and short circuit.
• Engage with clients and provide advisory support to generation, large loads and transmission developers.

Skills

Power system modelling

Power system studies

Client engagement

AI and automation awareness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (power systems emphasis)

Tools

PSCAD

PSSE

EMTP

Digsilent PowerFactory

ETAP

CYMCAP

Job description

Overview

We are designing the Grid of the future

EPE is in search of an Engineer with a background in EMT modelling and power system studies to join our growing Energy Resources team. In this role you will work closely with senior leadership to support our growth strategy and provide subject matter expertise both internally through coaching and developing staff as well as externally to our clients.

Responsibilities

Howyou can make an impact:

• Electro-magnetic Transient (EMT) Studies: Perform power system studies such as subsynchronous resonance, control interaction, ferroresonance, temporary overvoltage (TOV), switching overvoltage (SOV), insulation coordination, harmonic, transient recovery voltage (TRV), energization, lightning etc.
• Model Development: Develop local system EMT models. perform disturbance ride through model tuning and perform PSCAD/PSSE model benchmarking.
• Steady State Studies: Perform steady state studies such as load flow and short circuit.
• Technology: Proficiency in power system modelling software such as the following or equivalents: PSCAD, EMTP, PSSE, Digsilent Powerfactory, PSSE, ETAP, CYMCAP
• Compliance: Strong understanding of relevant industry standards such as IEEE/IEC/CICRE.
• Client Engagement: Provide advisory support to generation, large load and merchant transmission developers. Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here what's needed:

• 3+ years of experience in power system modelling and power system studies
• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis.
• Experience with control system tuning is a plus
• Experience with HVDC system is a plus

• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation

Lead the change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How we support you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage foryou.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
• Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.

Location: This position will be remote US

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Poster