Senior Power Systems Engineer - EMT Studies

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance with

PTO and paid holidays

401K with match

Flexible and remote work options

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers seeks a Senior Engineer with EMT modelling and power system study expertise to join our Utilities team. You will work with senior leadership to support growth, coach staff, and deliver client-focused grid modeling solutions.

Responsibilities include EMT studies, model development, and steady state analyses, with proficiency in PSCAD/PSSE and related tools. Remote US work is supported with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in power system modelling and power system studies.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis.
• Experience with control system tuning and HVDC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform EMT studies and power system analyses including various dynamic phenomena.
• Develop local EMT models and benchmark PSCAD/PSSE models.
• Conduct steady state studies such as load flow and short circuit.
• Lead, teach and mentor junior Power Systems Engineers.
• Engage with clients to deliver advisory support and manage project quality and budgets.

Skills

EMT modelling

Power system studies

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis

Tools

PSCAD

EMTP

PSSE

Digsilent PowerFactory

ETAP

CYMCAP

Job description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

EPE is in search of a Senior Engineer with a background in EMT modelling and power system studies to join our growing Utilities team. 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:

• Electro-magnetic Transient (EMT) Studies: Perform power system studies such as subsynchronous resonance, control interaction, ferroresonance, temporary overvoltage (TOV), switching overvoltage (SOV), insulation coordination, harmonic, transient recovery voltage (TRV), energization, lightning etc.
• Model Development: Develop local system EMT models, perform disturbance ride-through model tuning and PSCAD/PSSE model benchmarking.
• Steady State Studies: Perform steady state studies such as load flow and short circuit.
• Technology: Proficiency in power system modelling software such as PSCAD, EMTP, PSSE, Digsilent PowerFactory, ETAP, CYMCAP, or equivalents.
• Compliance: Strong understanding of relevant industry standards such as IEEE/IEC/CICRE.
• Client Engagement: Provide advisory support to generation, large load and merchant transmission developers. Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
• Technical Leadership: Lead, teach and mentor junior level Power Systems Engineers.

Qualifications

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

• 4+ years of experience in power system modelling and power system studies
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis.
• Experience with control system tuning is a plus
• Experience with HVDC system is a plus

Lead the change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and 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 for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
• Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.

Location: This position will be 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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