Senior Power Systems Engineer - Grid Studies & Interconnections

Jacobs; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Deferred compensation plan

Unlimited PPTO

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Performance bonus

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer focused on power system studies for utility-scale renewable projects in North America. The role involves internal and external studies, interconnection compliance, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

You will collaborate with North America and global teams, support IEEE/CIGRE activities, and travel within North America as needed. A master’s degree is required with 4+ years of direct experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 4 years of direct experience with system studies on utility-scale renewable projects.
• Experience with power system studies using PSS/E, ETAP and PSCAD or other equivalents.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE and CIGRE standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies (internal to the plant) including, but not limited to, load flow, short circuit, insulation coordination, TOV, arc flash and harmonics.
• Perform power system studies (external to the plant) related to interconnection to ensure compliance with interconnection requirements as well as NERC standards.
• Support system studies project(s) throughout the whole lifecycle (i.e. from the technical bid/proposal to execution, reports, client meetings/presentations, to close-out).
• Contribute to the delivery of projects, delivering on time and to budget.

Skills

Power system studies

PSS/E

ETAP

PSCAD

IEEE standards

CIGRE

Analytical skills

Team player

Travel NA

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer focused on power system studies for utility-scale renewable projects in North America. The role involves internal and external studies, interconnection compliance, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

You will collaborate with North America and global teams, support IEEE/CIGRE activities, and travel within North America as needed. A master’s degree is required with 4+ years of direct experience.