Senior Power Systems Modeling Engineer Remote

Powertech Labs Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid life and disability保险

Job summary

Powertech USA, Boston-based subsidiary of Powertech Labs Inc, seeks a Senior Power System Modelling Engineer to validate models for generation plants (wind, solar, energy storage) and perform dynamic studies in compliance with NERC standards.

The role involves on-site testing, travel to sites globally, and developing proposals with scoping and cost estimates. Strong MS in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years in related fields required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems focus or related field.
• At least 5 years in power system transient stability studies, protection and control.
• Experience with generator and renewable modelling in power systems.
• On-site commissioning and testing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review power plant technical documentation and prepare unit-specific test plans.
• Conduct power system simulation studies per reliability standards.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports of methodologies and findings.
• Perform peer reviews of technical reports for quality and compliance.
• Travel to sites globally for onsite generator model validation testing.
• Develop technical proposals with scope, cost estimates and schedules.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Transient stability

Protection & control

Willing to travel

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems strongly preferred)

Bachelor’s degree with direct & relevant experience

Tools

PSCAD

DSATools

PSS/E

PSLF

ETAP

Job description

Powertech USA, Boston-based subsidiary of Powertech Labs Inc, seeks a Senior Power System Modelling Engineer to validate models for generation plants (wind, solar, energy storage) and perform dynamic studies in compliance with NERC standards.

The role involves on-site testing, travel to sites globally, and developing proposals with scoping and cost estimates. Strong MS in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years in related fields required.