Power Systems Studies Engineer - Dynamic Modeling

Ulteig Engineers, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 111,200 - 150,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United States is seeking a Studies Engineer to support power system studies and transmission planning projects. The role involves developing models for renewable energy plants and conducting dynamic simulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, along with skills in modeling software like PSS®E and PSCAD. The company offers a collaborative environment and is committed to employee ownership and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience related to power systems or control systems.
• Must be comfortable asking questions and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop models of renewable plants using PSSE, PSLF, TSAT, and PSCAD.
• Conduct various dynamic simulations to validate models.
• Stay current with regulatory changes and industry standards.

Skills

Matlab Simulink

Dynamic analysis

Python programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS®E

PSCAD

Job description

Ulteig is currently seeking talented and motivated Studies level engineering candidates to support power system studies and transmission planning projects within the renewable energy and power markets

What You'll Do

The Studies Engineer for the dynamic studies team is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Develop PSSE, PSLF, TSAT, and PSCAD models of renewable plants
• Perform model quality tests and model benchmarking for various software models
• Understand dynamic model block diagrams and tune parameters to meet regional model performance requirements
• Design and model custom master plant controls for large multi-resource renewable projects (PV, BESS, Datacenters)
• Research and test relatively new available models of datacenter loads and understand the challenges posed to the grid
• Work closely with the business development team to understand customer needs and application
• Work with SCADA engineers in charge of building and implementing master plant controls
• Support proposal efforts by demonstrating theoretical renewable generation and datacenter co-located plant operation
• Model master plant control in parallel with the design of master plant control to understand and mitigate any challenges
• Respond quickly to customer design changes, questions, and deadlines, and maintain a flexible attitude toward the work
• Stay current with regulatory changes, new grid codes, and evolving ISO/RTO requirements related to grid interconnections
• Conduct various dynamic simulations including voltage and frequency ride through, voltage step change, frequency step change, SCR tests, and fault analyses
• Support model validation and model benchmarking
• Stay up to date on new industry guidance and standards for modeling and requirements for inverter-based resources and datacenters
• Help develop tools to automate and streamline model quality tests and analyses

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required, ABET accredited program, or equivalent required
• A minimum of 5 years of working experience directly related to power systems or control systems
• Experience with Matlab Simulink
• Experience with dynamic analysis utilizing PSS®E and PSCAD software, preferred
• Experience in conducting analysis on multi-resource renewable projects, preferred
• Experience developing custom user-defined models in PSS®E or PSCAD software, preferred
• Experience with programming in Python, preferred
• Actively manages individual workload, adapts to changing requirements, maintains flexibility
• Must be a self-starter and willing to identify improvements and implement them, utilizing support from others
• Must be comfortable asking questions to team when learning new skills · Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, clients and external agencies
• Permanent authorization to work in the U.S

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees for over 75 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, it means you will have the opportunity to make a difference by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We realize that a huge part of our success has relied heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. Being 100% employee-owned means, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Collaborative Environment

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including power, renewables, transportation and water. Ulteig's footprint spans the country and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we deeply care and listen to the needs of our team to ensure they are comfortable and have the necessary tools to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. We strive to allow a balance and separation between home and work life and provide support and a flexible working schedule so that employees are able to focus on what's important to them. Our offices are currently open, and employees have the option of accessing them to work. We will continue to monitor and respond to COVID-19 proactively to ensure the safety of our valued employees.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details

Base Compensation Range is $111,200-$150,400*

* The salary displayed represents the middle of a range. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

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