Principal Engineer- Power Systems

Qualus; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Principal Engineer - Power Systems to support our Resource Integration Advisory group with a primary focus on interconnection feasibility studies for new generation, storage, demand, and transmission projects.

The role involves optimizing project size/location, developing power flow, dynamic and short circuit models, and guiding interconnection applications through the study process, while interfacing with the host transmission operator and reviewing their reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 12+ years of Electrical Engineering experience in the power industry.
• Experience with EMT Modeling using PSCAD.
• Knowledge of PSSE and PSLF power systems analysis tools and models.
• Knowledge of transmission systems in Eastern Interconnection, ERCOT and WECC.

Responsibilities

• Perform interconnection feasibility studies for new generation, storage, demand and transmission projects.
• Optimize the size and location of new generation, storage, demand and transmission projects.
• Prepare interconnection applications including development of power flow, dynamic and short-circuit models.
• Guide interconnection applications through the full interconnection study process.
• Interface with the host transmission operator and scrutinize their study reports.
• Perform general power system studies.

Skills

PSCAD EMT Modeling

PSSE/PSLF power systems analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Principal Engineer - Power Systems supporting our Resource Integration Advisory group with a primary focus on performing interconnection feasibility studies for new generation, storage, demand, and transmission projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform Interconnection feasibility studies for new generation, storage, demand and transmission projects
• Optimize the size and location of new generation, storage, demand and transmission projects
• Prepare interconnection applications for new generation, storage, demand and transmission projects including development of power flow, dynamic and short circuit study models
• Guide generation, storage, demand and transmission interconnection applications through the full interconnection study process
• Interface with the host transmission operator throughout the interconnection study process and review and scrutinize their interconnection study reports
• Perform general power system studies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
• 12+ years of Electrical Engineering experience in the power industry
• Experience with EMT Modeling using PSCAD for protection, control interaction, or IBR-focused studies
• Intimate knowledge of the PSSE and/or PSLF power systems analysis tools and their associated models and utilities
• Knowledge of transmission systems in Eastern Interconnection, ERCOT and/or WECC
• Extensive experience with power system studies
• Experience with resource interconnection studies in Eastern Interconnection, ERCOT and/or WECC

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

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