Senior Power System Studies Engineer — Remote Role

Jacobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 133,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Power System Studies Engineer to join our global energy team. You will work with regional and global power systems groups to support and lead studies, proposals, and client engagements for renewable projects and utilities.

The role requires a Master’s in Electrical Engineering, 4+ years of multi-utility experience, and expertise in PSS/E, ETAP or PSCAD. Some travel within North America is expected, and offshore knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of direct experience with system studies on utility-scale renewable projects.
• Experience with power system studies using PSS/E, ETAP and PSCAD or equivalents.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE and CIGRE standards.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a results focus.
• Team player with strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies (internal to the plant) including load flow, short circuit, insulation coordination, TOV, arc flash and harmonics.
• Perform power system studies related to interconnection to ensure compliance with interconnection requirements and NERC standards.
• Support system studies projects through the lifecycle from bid/proposal to execution and close-out.
• Contribute to project delivery, ensuring on-time and on-budget results.
• Collaborate with North America and global teams across different client types.
• Participate in ISO/RTO forums and technical committees such as IEEE or CIGRE.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team player

Communication

Presentation

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Power System Studies Engineer to join our global energy team. You will work with regional and global power systems groups to support and lead studies, proposals, and client engagements for renewable projects and utilities.

The role requires a Master’s in Electrical Engineering, 4+ years of multi-utility experience, and expertise in PSS/E, ETAP or PSCAD. Some travel within North America is expected, and offshore knowledge is a plus.