Senior Power Systems Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Isle Forest (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Senior Power Systems Engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina. The role involves performing power system studies for transmission planning and operations and designing computer models of power systems.

Candidates should hold a master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field and possess significant experience with transmission planning and analysis. Telecommuting is permitted, but candidates must live within commuting distance of the Raleigh office.

Qualifications

• Requires a master's or foreign equivalent degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 2 years of experience performing transmission planning and analysis with PSSE and TARA.
• Telecommuting permitted but must live within commuting distance of Raleigh, NC office.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies for transmission planning and operations.
• Design and develop computer models or simulations of power systems.
• Prepare high quality technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Transmission planning and analysis with PSSE

Switching and transient analysis with PSCAD

Short circuit and relay coordination analysis with ASPEN

Power system steady state analysis with TARA

Power system studies using software tools

Programming skills

Technical report writing

Customer technical guidance

Education

Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Senior Power Systems Engineer

Senior Power Systems Engineer positions offered by Hitachi Energy USA Inc. (Raleigh, North Carolina). Perform power system studies for transmission planning and operations, and integration of generation resources. Design and develop computer models or simulations of power systems and conduct independent studies and research encompassing advanced analytical techniques. Prepare high quality technical reports and presentations supporting the findings of the above studies. Identify areas of system and business needs, propose practical solutions, and assist with implementation of project plans and business decisions.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a master's or foreign equivalent degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 2 years of experience performing transmission planning and analysis with PSSE and TARA.
• Must have 2 years of experience in each of the following:
  • Performing switching and transient analysis with PSCAD;
  • Performing short circuit and relay coordination analysis with ASPEN;
  • Performing power system steady state analysis with TARA;
  • Performing power system studies using software tools;
  • Using a programming language; and
  • Developing technical reports and proposals; and
  • Providing technical guidance and recommendations to customers.
• Position reports to Raleigh, NC office. Telecommuting permitted in accordance with company policy, but must live within commuting distance of stated office.
• Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.