Power Systems Engineer III

Electric Power Engineers, LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K match

Flexible remote options

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers, LLC seeks an Engineer with EMT modelling and power system studies expertise to join our Energy Resources team. You will work with senior leadership to support growth, coach staff, and deliver client engagements.

Responsibilities include EMT studies, model development, steady state studies, and software proficiency across PSCAD, PSSE, ETAP, Digsilent PowerFactory, CYMCAP, with emphasis on IEEE/IEC/CICRE compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform EMT studies including transient and harmonic analyses.
• Develop local EMT models and tune/disturbance ride-through; benchmark PSCAD/PSSE models.
• Conduct steady state studies such as load flow and short circuit.
• Utilize PSCAD, EMTP, PSSE, Digsilent PowerFactory, PSSE, ETAP, CYMCAP for modelling.
• Engage with clients and support project delivery within scope, time, and budget.

Skills

EMT modelling

Power system studies

AI & automation awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (power systems)

Tools

PSCAD

PSSE

ETAP

Digsilent PowerFactory

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