Senior Power Systems Engineer (Remote) - Grid Modeling & AI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO & holidays

Employee ownership (MyShare)

401K match

Industry leaders

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers, LLC is seeking a senior Power Systems Engineer to lead dynamic studies and IBR modeling in a fast-evolving grid environment. The role emphasizes compliance with ERCOT MOD-026-2 and NERC standards, with opportunities to apply AI-enabled automation to improve project quality and efficiency.

You will work on steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamic analyses using PSCAD and PSSE, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust grid modeling solutions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis in power systems.
• 5+ years of experience as a power systems engineer.
• Experience with ERCOT Model Quality Test or equivalent, IEEE-2800, and NERC MOD-026-2.
• Experience with performing power system impact studies such as Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability.
• Experience with power systems software such as PSCAD and PSSE.
• Experience with automating / programming in Python.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed bulk powersystem dynamic studies using PSCAD and PSSE.
• Conduct IBR modeling: steady state, short circuit and dynamic.
• Perform various compliance technical assessments on IBR facility rating, protection coordination, ride through assessment.
• Prepare technical study reports for all studies performed.
• Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects while meeting quality and budget objectives.
• Identify training needs and present them to the Engineering Manager as needed.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation under experience.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Modeling and simulation

Automation / scripting

Education

Master’s degree in electrical engineering (power systems)

Tools

PSCAD

PSSE

Python

Job description

Electric Power Engineers, LLC is seeking a senior Power Systems Engineer to lead dynamic studies and IBR modeling in a fast-evolving grid environment. The role emphasizes compliance with ERCOT MOD-026-2 and NERC standards, with opportunities to apply AI-enabled automation to improve project quality and efficiency.

You will work on steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamic analyses using PSCAD and PSSE, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust grid modeling solutions.