Power Systems Network Modeling Engineer

SGS Consulting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a power systems engineer to develop and maintain operational models using NMMS and collaborate with data support teams. The role includes validating transmission data, managing software infrastructure, and mentoring participants in the Engineering Development Program.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of experience in power system engineering, knowledge of transmission systems, and programming skills in C#, Java, or Python, with SQL data validation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in power system engineering or a related role.
• Knowledge of electric utility transmission systems and power system modeling concepts.
• Programming experience in C#, Java, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain operational power system models using NMMS.
• Collaborate with NDSWG for model data exchange and transmission network maintenance.
• Review generator and transmission data and coordinate corrections of invalid data.
• Support and manage transmission system modeling software infrastructure and data export formats.
• Develop modeling tools using C#, Java, or similar languages to validate network data.
• Create and manage data validation rules for models using SQL.

Skills

Power system engineering

Transmission systems knowledge

Programming: C#, Java, Python

SQL data validation

Git/Bitbucket/Jira

Power system data standards

Education

High School

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

Jira

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain operational power system models using the Network Model Management System (NMMS).
• Collaborate with Network Data Support Working Group (NDSWG) members to support model data exchange and transmission network maintenance.
• Review generator and transmission equipment data submitted by resource entities and coordinate corrections of invalid or incomplete model data.
• Support and manage transmission system modeling software infrastructure, including databases, interfaces, and data export formats.
• Develop and maintain modeling tools using C#, Java, or similar programming languages to validate transmission network data.
• Create and manage data validation rules for operational and planning models using SQL.
• Support and manage upgrades to NMMS and MOD applications, including reviewing system patches and assisting with server administration.
• Provide training and mentoring to Engineering Development Program (EDP) participants.
• Work cross-functionally with network modeling, system operations, planning, markets, resource integration, and grid applications teams.
• Review, draft, and present updates to protocols, procedures, guides, and training materials related to power system modeling.
• Evaluate changes to NERC standards and assess impacts on modeling methodologies.

Skills

• 1–2 years of experience in power system engineering or a related role.
• Knowledge of electric utility transmission systems and power system modeling concepts.
• Programming experience in at least one of the following: C#, Java, or Python.
• Working knowledge of SQL for data validation and rule development (preferred).
• Familiarity with software development and collaboration tools such as Git, Bitbucket, and Jira (preferred).
• Understanding of power system data standards and model validation principles.

Education/Experience

High School.