Senior Systems Studies Engineer (PSES174)

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) match up to 4%

Generous paid time off and holidays

On-site fitness center

Professional development assistance

Profit sharing and employee discounts

Job summary

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. in Warrendale, PA seeks a Senior Systems Studies Engineer to independently lead power systems studies, develop proposals, and deliver reports for T&D projects.

You will work across PSLF, PSS/E, Power World, Python, MATLAB and other tools to model grids and evaluate interconnection and reconfiguration scenarios. The role demands 7+ years of experience, strong reporting and presentation skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex studies and

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree with power systems emphasis; 7+ years of experience.
• Advanced knowledge of electric power systems and equipment operation and control.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficient with PSLF, PSS/E, Power World and Python.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct load flow, transient stability and related studies using PSLF, PSS/E, and Power World.
• Lead projects with goals, budgets, schedules and resources; report status to stakeholders.
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations to customers with high quality.
• Develop, organize and analyze data; apply data mining/visualization for study results.
• Develop and test software tools to automate data analysis and improve data integrity.
• Land new business opportunities and lead proposals in response to RFPs.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Project management

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Communication

Education

Electrical engineering degree (BSEE / MS/ME / PhD)

Tools

PSLF

PSS/E

Power World

Python

MATLAB

C

C++

Job description

Location: Warrendale, PA

Job ID: 4001

Position type Hybrid Telework

Join the MEPPI Team!

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Senior Systems Studies Engineer to independently perform and lead power systems engineering studies in the areas of electromagnetic transients, load flow, short-circuit, transient stability, control design, equipment applications, and other transmission and distribution (T&D) areas. This position will also develop proposals in response to customer specifications, RFP/RFQ, and technical information requests for power systems engineering analysis.

What You'll Do:

• Independently conduct load flow, transient stability, reactive planning, infrastructure re-enforcement, generator interconnection, and related studies, including FACTS, HVDC, and converter-based resources utilizing PSLF, PSS/E, Power World, and other similar software.
• Independently manage, lead, and further projects to ensure completion within specified schedules and budgets. Independently develop, manage, and further project plans specifying goals, strategy, budget, schedule and resource assignment. Independently prepare, review, and increase effectiveness of project activity reports and communicate to stakeholders.
• Independently prepare, present, and support others with preparation and delivery of technical reports and presentations to internal and external customers on schedule, within quality standards, with minimal re-work, and positive internal and external feedback. Ensure consistent report quality with grammar and formatting standards.
• Manage and lead the development, organization and analysis of data for systems studies. Leverage data mining and visualization techniques to perform data analysis, present data and ensure data integrity.
• Independently use C, C++, MATLAB, Java, Perl, Python, and others to enhance models and simulations. Manage and lead the development and testing of software tools to automate data analysis, data monitoring, reporting and ensuring data integrity.
• Increase efficiency, expand capabilities and support coworker use of software tools used in power systems engineering studies.
• Develop and land business opportunities towards achieving division objectives.
• Independently lead proposals in response to customer specifications, RFP/RFQ, as well as technical information requests.
• Independently prepare, present, and support others with preparation and delivery of technical reports and presentations to internal and external customers on schedule, within quality standards, with minimal re-work, and positive internal and external feedback. Ensure consistent report quality with grammar and formatting standards.
• Achieve, enhance quality standards and set examples for meeting schedules for simulation model development, analytics, and reporting. Use, lead and enhance an engineered process throughout the stages of the study.
• Represent MEPPI as an industry leader in interpretation of concepts in grid planning, interconnection, operations, equipment application, and associated history and evolution of standards, orders, guidelines, and tariffs for use in studies.
• Further teams' ability to condition models and judge simulation output based on expected system and equipment capabilities and operation. Further teams' ability to estimate system and equipment parameters based on known values, where applicable, or to provide feedback when such values are questionable.

*The description above represents the most significant and essential duties of the job but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.

What You'll Bring:

• Engineering degree: BSEE, MS/ME, or PhD (or equivalent) in electrical engineering with emphasis on electric power engineering with a minimum of 7 year of experience in the power systems studies consulting field or electric utility system planning field or with a transmission and distribution manufacturer's application engineering group, or equivalent education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of electric power systems and equipment operation and control.
• Advanced organizational, interpersonal, presentation, communication and technical writing skills required to communicate with customers and employees.
• Ability to work in a team environment and on several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to change within a fast-paced business environment.
• Expertise and leadership with the following programs and modeling tools:
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and related
  • PSLF, PSS/E, Power World, and related
  • Python
• Advanced knowledge of industry standards and guides (NESC, NERC, IEEE, IEC, and CIGRE).

What's in It for You:

• MEPPI pays up to 90% of the cost for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans:
  • 401(k) match of up to 4%.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  • Earn vacation after just 90 days, plus enjoy 12 paid holidays annually.
• Access to professional development programs and educational assistance.
• On-site fitness center (Warrendale, PA), wellness program, profit sharing, and employee discounts.

Why MEPPI:

As a proud U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, MEPPI powers critical infrastructure and rail transportation solutions across North America. We value collaboration, innovation, and people because we know that our greatest asset is our team. Join us and help shape a future where talent and technology thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

MEPPI is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair consideration for every candidate.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or (as defined by applicable law) medical condition or genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.