Power Systems Engineer III

EPE Consulting, Ltd.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Generous PTO

Continuous Education Benefits

401K match

Hybrid/Remote flexibility

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) seeks a power systems engineer to join our remote US/Canada team. You will develop and conduct computer modeling for transmission planning studies, including steady state, short circuit, and dynamic stability analyses.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s in electrical engineering with power systems focus. Staff II needs 2-3 years of experience and familiarity with PSLF, PSCAD, Aspen, TARA, and Python automation.

Qualifications

• Staff I requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in power systems.
• Staff II requires 2-3 years of experience in power systems engineering.
• Experience performing power system impact studies: Steady State, Short Circuit, Dynamic Stability.
• Experience with PSLF, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA.
• Experience automating/programming in Python.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system impact studies: Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability.
• Perform NERC-compliance-related technical analyses such as planning assessments.
• Perform full generator interconnection studies including SSR studies.
• Ensure renewables/storage interconnecting meet VRT requirements.
• Prepare technical study reports and maintain study data.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Python programming

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (power systems)

Tools

PSLF

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 WECC 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's what’s needed:

Staff I

• Bachelors degree in Electric Engineering with an emphasis in power systems

Staff II

• Bachelors degree in Electric Engineering with an emphasis in power systems
• 2-3 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 PSLF, 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
• Continuous Education Benefits
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
• Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities base on position.

Location: This position is Remote US/Canada

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

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