Senior Power System Engineer

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

Employee ownership

401K match

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers in Texas/Austin is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to direct and manage a team of engineers performing power system analyses including steady state, dynamics, short circuit, EMT studies using industry software.

You will lead generation interconnection studies within WECC, oversee project delivery, interact with clients, and mentor junior staff while pursuing process improvements and business development support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering focused on Power Systems.
• 5+ years in electric energy with power system studies or interconnection experience.
• Familiar with PSLF, PSS/E, PowerWorld, PSCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation integration and WECC interconnection studies.
• Oversee timely project delivery within quality and budget goals.
• Interact with clients to address needs and scope of work.

Skills

Team leadership

Client interaction

Project management

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering with a focus on Power Systems

Tools

PSLF

PSS/E

PowerWorld

PSCAD

Job description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

We are looing for a senior Enginner to direct and manage a team of electrical engineers to perform specific power system analyses including steady state (generation deliverability), dynamics, short circuit, EMT studies using various power system software.

Responsibilities

Howyou can make an impact:

• Perform and lead Generation Integration and load Interconnection studies within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) footprint.
• Oversee the timely completion of projects while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
• Interact with Clients to seek input and address their needs and concerns with respect to the project(s) study scope of work.
• Train, develop and grow the capabilities of engineers within the team and the larger organization.
• Perform advanced and specialized studies of the power grid utilizing industry standard analysis platforms such as PLSF, PSS/e, PowerWorld, TARA, ASPEN, CAPE, and PSCAD (preferred).
• Develop and review transmission study methodologies and processes and lead process improvement efforts identifying opportunities to enhance organizational efficiencies focused on maximizing team bandwidth while ensuring quality and timeliness of client deliverables.
• Support business development activities including development of RFP responses & scope of work statements for clients, outlining EPE deliverables and projected completion dates.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering with a focus on Power Systems (advanced degree preferred)
• 5+ years in the electric energy industry, with experience in power system studies, design studies, and/or interconnection process
• Experience with PSLF, PSS/E, PowerWorld, and PSCAD
• Experience in generation interconnection and transmission planning studies in WECC, CAISO a plus

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
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location: This position is open to Remote US or Canada

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

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