Senior Power Systems Engineer

Electric Power Engineers, LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO & holidays

Employee ownership (MyShare)

401K match

Industry leaders

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers, LLC is seeking a senior Power Systems Engineer to lead dynamic studies and IBR modeling in a fast-evolving grid environment. The role emphasizes compliance with ERCOT MOD-026-2 and NERC standards, with opportunities to apply AI-enabled automation to improve project quality and efficiency.

You will work on steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamic analyses using PSCAD and PSSE, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust grid modeling solutions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis in power systems.
• 5+ years of experience as a power systems engineer.
• Experience with ERCOT Model Quality Test or equivalent, IEEE-2800, and NERC MOD-026-2.
• Experience with performing power system impact studies such as Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability.
• Experience with power systems software such as PSCAD and PSSE.
• Experience with automating / programming in Python.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed bulk powersystem dynamic studies using PSCAD and PSSE.
• Conduct IBR modeling: steady state, short circuit and dynamic.
• Perform various compliance technical assessments on IBR facility rating, protection coordination, ride through assessment.
• Prepare technical study reports for all studies performed.
• Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects while meeting quality and budget objectives.
• Identify training needs and present them to the Engineering Manager as needed.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation under experience.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Modeling and simulation

Automation / scripting

Education

Master’s degree in electrical engineering (power systems)

Tools

PSCAD

PSSE

Python

Job description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

Conduct IFC and as-built IBR dynamic modeling studies in accordance with existing and future ISO-specific requirements and NERC reliability standards, such as PJM's EMT Model Development Guideline for Inverter-Based Resources and NERC MOD-026-2.

Responsibilities

Howyou can make an impact:

• Perform detailed bulk powersystem dynamic studies using various power system software such as PSCADandPSSE.
• Conduct IBR modeling: steady state, short circuit and dynamic.
• Perform various compliance technical assessments on IBR facility rating, protection coordination, ride through assessment.
• Preparetechnical study reports for all studies performed.
• Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
• Identify training needs and present them to the Engineering Manageras needed.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation under

Qualifications

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

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis in power systems
• 5years+of experience as a power systems engineer
• Experience with ERCOT Model Quality Test or equivalent, IEEE-2800, and NERC MOD-026-2
• Experience with performing power system impact studies such as Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability
• Experience with power systems software such as PSCAD and PSSE
• Experience with automating/programing in Python
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation under experience

Lead the change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future throughadvanced energy intelligence.For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consultingexpertiseand 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 will be remote within the US or Canada.

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

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Poster

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