Power Systems Network Modeling Engineer – Tools & Data

SGS Consulting; Clifton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting seeks a Power Systems Engineer to develop and maintain NMMS models and support data exchange across teams.

You will implement validation rules in SQL, create modeling tools in C#, Java, or Python, and mentor Engineering Development Program participants while coordinating upgrades and standards.

This role requires 1–2 years of experience, knowledge of transmission systems, and familiarity with Git/Jira and data standards.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in power system engineering or a related role.
• Knowledge of electric utility transmission systems and 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain operational power system models using NMMS.
• Collaborate with 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

Power system eng

Electric transmission

C# / Java / Python

SQL

Git/Jira/Bitbucket

Education

High School

Tools

Git/Bitbucket/Jira

Job description

SGS Consulting seeks a Power Systems Engineer to develop and maintain NMMS models and support data exchange across teams.

You will implement validation rules in SQL, create modeling tools in C#, Java, or Python, and mentor Engineering Development Program participants while coordinating upgrades and standards.

This role requires 1–2 years of experience, knowledge of transmission systems, and familiarity with Git/Jira and data standards.