Power Systems Substation Studies Engineer - Hybrid

Jacobs; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,600 - 145,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Substation Studies Engineer to perform power system analyses for planning, design, operation, and expansion of transmission and distribution substations. You will develop and validate models, run studies, and provide recommendations for reliable operation.

With a minimum of four years in power system studies and proficiency in ETAP/SKM/PSCAD, you will collaborate across North America and globally in a hybrid work environment. Travel within North America is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of direct experience with power system studies.
• Experience with ETAP, SKM and PSCAD or equivalents.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE and CIGRE standards.
• Willingness to travel within North America.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies including load flow, short-circuit, insulation coordination, TOV, arc flash, grounding and protection coordination studies.
• Develop and review power system models and conduct analyses to support transmission and distribution substations.
• Support substation design by establishing, reviewing, and validating equipment ratings and technical requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and present study results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support system studies projects through the lifecycle from proposal to close-out.
• Collaborate with team members across North America and globally.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Substation Studies Engineer to perform power system analyses for planning, design, operation, and expansion of transmission and distribution substations. You will develop and validate models, run studies, and provide recommendations for reliable operation.

With a minimum of four years in power system studies and proficiency in ETAP/SKM/PSCAD, you will collaborate across North America and globally in a hybrid work environment. Travel within North America is required.