Senior Power Systems Engineer – EMT

PSC Consulting; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

PSC, a global energy consultancy, seeks a Senior Power Systems Engineer – EMT to support renewable projects including solar, wind, and storage. You will develop plant models, run dynamic studies, and deliver technical reports from data review to final client delivery.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of experience with PSS/E/PSLF and PSCAD, strong Python skills, and proven ability to communicate technical results clearly. Remote or hybrid work options are available across the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems.
• Five to eight years of relevant experience, including renewable generation or battery storage modeling and dynamic studies.
• Large Load Modeling.
• Strong working knowledge of PSS/E and/or PSLF, including model development, initialization, and troubleshooting.
• Practical experience with PSCAD and OEM inverter and plant controller models.
• Understanding of inverter controls, voltage and reactive power control, frequency response, current limits, and protection.
• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, equipment data, control settings, and per-unit quantities.
• Python experience for simulation automation, data analysis, and plotting.
• Clear technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to manage assigned studies independently and work within a peer review process.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed and aggregate plant models, including collector systems, transformers, reactive compensation, and interconnection facilities.
• Configure generic dynamic models and integrate OEM inverter and plant controller models using project data and equipment settings.
• Perform model quality tests, voltage and frequency ride-through studies, and assessments supporting PRC-029 evaluations.
• Compare positive-sequence and EMT simulation results, investigate differences, and document findings.
• Troubleshoot initialization, control response, current limits, protection operation, and fault recovery.
• Update models from IFC to as-built configurations using final drawings, settings, and OEM model packages.
• Prepare model documentation, study reports, and submission packages, and resolve review comments.
• Coordinate with clients, equipment vendors, and technical reviewers; track assigned deadlines and identify missing information early.

Skills

Technical writing

Interpret single-line diagrams

Inverter controls

Python for simulation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

OEM inverter models

PLANT controller models

Job description

Senior Power Systems Engineer – EMT

Who We Are

The energy transition is vital to our future, and here at PSC, we are compelled to make a difference. We are specialist consultants to the energy industry, an independent firm with global operations. Our teams have been tackling the thorniest problems for some of the most prominent industry players for 30 years. We provide critical project consulting support for large energy clients, renewable developers, sustainable energy initiatives, and everything in between. Our vision is to empower people to transform the energy industry so that, together, we will power a more sustainable world.

Our Core Values are… We do the right thing, We foster bright ideas, We invest in the future, and We celebrate success.

At PSC, we want work to enhance your life, not dominate it.

We:

• Thrive in a culture where people are our greatest asset and we truly celebrate and value the individual.
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit, love new ideas and are always looking to improve.
• Understand that everyone has a personal life and provide a flexible work environment - you are an adult and we trust you to get the job done.
• Provide amazing growth and leadership opportunities in an autonomous role.
• Are a highly collaborative worldwide team of professionals defining the future of this industry.
• Offer competitive compensation & benefits including private medical insurance, life insurance and annual income protection.

We encourage our people to continually learn, grow, and expand their skills and knowledge. Perhaps you would like to complete a master’s or a PhD but haven’t done so yet. We will reimburse 50% of your course fees, up to a maximum of $5,000.00 a year. We have offices across the US and People across the US and Canada. and have been working in a Remote Workstyle for years. We are open to remote or hybrid work, or we can offer you a place in one of our offices if you prefer.

Renewable Integration and Dynamic Modeling RMS/EMT

Position Summary

PSC is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to support renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and battery energy storage. The engineer will develop plant models, perform dynamic studies, investigate model performance, and prepare technical reports. Responsibilities include managing assigned work from initial data review through client comments and final delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed and aggregate plant models, including collector systems, transformers, reactive compensation, and interconnection facilities.
• Configure generic dynamic models and integrate OEM inverter and plant controller models using project data and equipment settings.
• Perform model quality tests, voltage and frequency ride-through studies, and assessments supporting PRC-029 evaluations.
• Compare positive-sequence and EMT simulation results, investigate differences, and document findings.
• Troubleshoot initialization, control response, current limits, protection operation, and fault recovery.
• Update models from IFC to as-built configurations using final drawings, settings, and OEM model packages.
• Prepare model documentation, study reports, and submission packages, and resolve review comments.
• Coordinate with clients, equipment vendors, and technical reviewers; track assigned deadlines and identify missing information early.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems.
• Five (5) to Eight (8) years of relevant experience, including renewable generation or battery storage modeling and dynamic studies.
• Large Load Modeling
• Strong working knowledge of PSS/E and/or PSLF, including model development, initialization, and troubleshooting.
• Practical experience with PSCAD and OEM inverter and plant controller models.
• Understanding of inverter controls, voltage and reactive power control, frequency response, current limits, and protection.
• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, equipment data, control settings, and per-unit quantities.
• Python experience for simulation automation, data analysis, and plotting.
• Clear technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to manage assigned studies independently and work within a peer review process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems.
• Experience across PSS/E, PSLF, and PSCAD.
• Experience with ERCOT
• ASPEN short-circuit modeling experience, including inverter fault-current representations.
• Experience with PRC-029 studies and regional model testing and submission requirements.
• Experience with RMS and EMT benchmarking, weak-grid studies, and battery charging and discharging operation.
• Experience integrating user-defined models and resolving software compatibility issues.
• Consulting experience involving concurrent projects, client reviews, and scope management.
• Professional engineering registration or eligibility is an asset.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

• $150,000-210k,000 USD depending on years of exp
• $158,000-220,000 CAD depending on years of exp

You may also be eligible to participate in our profit share program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, 10 scheduled paid holidays, and 10 days of sick leave. Additionally, regular full-time employees accrue up to 15 days of paid vacation. Benefits and perks listed on our careers page vary depending on the nature of employment with PSC and the country's work location.

Why PSC?

We wouldn’t be where we are today without our amazing people. We are passionate about contributing to a meaningful mission and are proud of our people. If you’ve been searching for a human-centric culture, then perhaps you’ve finally found your match with PSC. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we would love to tell you more.

PSC is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PSC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.