Senior Power Systems Engineer

Electric Power Engineers, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO and holidays

Employee ownership

401K match

Flexible work options

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers, LLC is seeking a Senior Engineer with expertise in transmission planning studies. You will perform bulk power system analyses and guide a team of engineers while collaborating with clients on project needs.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of experience, strong software proficiency, and leadership skills to drive process improvements and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; emphasis in power systems preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Power Systems Engineer performing impact studies.
• Experience with PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA software.
• Experience automating/programming in Python.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools to improve quality and innovation.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level bulk power system studies using PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA.
• Lead and mentor engineers in steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamic analyses.
• Conduct advanced studies like Sub-synchronous Resonance.
• Ensure timely completion within quality and budget objectives.
• Interact with clients to address needs and concerns.
• Develop mitigation plans for constraints and system issues.
• Review and develop transmission planning study methodologies.
• Lead process improvement to enhance efficiency.
• Support business development activities.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Python

Power systems analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

Aspen

TARA

Job description

Location: United States

Overview

We are designing the Grid of the future

EPE is in search of a highly skilled Senior Engineer with a background in Transmission Planning studies. In this role you will work closely with senior leadership to support our growth strategy and provide subject matter expertise both internally through coaching and developing staff as well as externally to our clients.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:

• Perform high-level bulk power system studies using various power system software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA
• Lead and mentor electrical engineers in performing power system steady state, short circuit, and dynamic & transient stability analyses
• Conduct advanced and specialized studies of the power grid, such as Sub-synchronous Resonance studies
• Ensure timely completion of assigned projects while meeting all quality and budget objectives
• Interact with clients to seek input and address their needs and concerns regarding the project(s) under study
• Develop mitigation plans for identified constraints and system issues
• Review and develop transmission planning study methodologies and processes
• Lead process improvement efforts to enhance efficiency
• Support business development activities

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here what’s needed:

• Bachelors degree in Electric Engineering required; emphasis in power systems preferred

• 5+ years professional experience as a Power Systems Engineer performing power system impact studies such as Dynamic Stability, Load Flow, Steady State, Short Circuit

• Experience with power systems software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA.

• Experience automating/programming in Python preferred

• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation

• Proven team player skills with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships

• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters

• Capable of managing multiple tasks

• Flexible with the ability to manage change

• Have high standards on producing quality reports and products that he/she shall own with pride

• Strong technical/report writing skills

• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation

How we support you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee Ownership Program
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
• Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities base on position.

Location: This position is open to Remote US

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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EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.