Power Systems Engineer III

ENER-i™; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm specializing in power systems is looking for a Staff II Power Systems Engineer to join its team. You will conduct modeling and analysis for transmission planning studies, ensuring compliance and system reliability, while engaging with renewable projects. The role offers the flexibility of remote work within the US and attractive benefits including comprehensive health coverage and a generous PTO policy.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Employee Ownership Program (MyShare)

401K, up to a 4% match

Flexible work including hybrid and remote possibilities

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a power systems engineer.
• Experience with power system impact studies like Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability.
• Experience in automating/programming in Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct computer modeling and analysis for transmission planning studies.
• Perform NERC-compliance-related technical analyses such as TPL-001-4 Annual Planning Assessments.
• Prepare technical study reports for all studies performed.

Skills

Power System Impact Studies

Modeling and Analysis

Python Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

Aspen

TARA

Job description

Overview

We are designing the Grid of the future

We are innovators by nature, for over 50 years, Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe to focus on complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As an early leader in the renewables space, we continue to see significant opportunities to build a sustainable and secure Grid. Join a team committed to making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can continue to create the “grid of the future”!

Responsibilities

Join us in leading the change!

Develop and conduct computer modeling and analysis for transmission planning studies, which include steady state analysis, short circuit analysis, and dynamic stability analysis. Studies may include near-term and long-term transmission planning, generator interconnection studies, reliability-driven transmission project alternatives development, and NERC standards compliance analyses.

How you can make an impact:

• Perform power system impact studies: Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability
• Perform NERC-compliance-related technical analyses such as TPL-001-4 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.
• Participate in ERCOT working group meetings and case building efforts on behalf of specific clients as assigned.
• 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.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here what’s needed:

Staff II

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in power systems.

• 3 years of experience as a power systems engineer.
• Experience performing power system impact studies such as Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability.
• Experience with power systems software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA.
• Experience automating/programming in Python.

How we support you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• MyShare (Employee Ownership Program).
• 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 is Remote US/Canada.

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

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