Power Systems Engineer I

Job summary

The engineer will perform power system impact studies, including steady state, short circuit, and dynamic stability analyses. They will also ensure NERC compliance and support generator interconnection projects for renewable and storage resources.

Job details

Overview We are designing the Grid of the future Develop and conduct computer modeling and analysis for transmission planning studies which include steady state analysis, short circuit analysis, and dynamic stability analysis. Studies may include near-term and long-term transmission planning, generator interconnection studies, reliability-driven transmission project alternatives development, and NERC standards compliance analyses. Responsibilities How you can make an impact: Perform power system impact studies: Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability Perform NERC-compliance-related technical analyses such as TPL-001-4 Annual Planning Assessments. Perform full generator interconnection studies which may also include Sub-Synchronous Resonance (SSR) studies. Ensure that renewable and/or storage resource projects interconnecting to the transmission system meet Voltage Ride-Through (VRT) requirements. Participate in ERCOT working group meetings and case building efforts on behalf of specific clients as assigned. Prepare technical study reports for all studies performed. Process, generate, and maintain data as required for all studies. Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives. Identify training needs and present to the Engineering Manager as needed. Perform other duties, as assigned Qualifications Bring your passion, here what’s needed: Staff I Bachelors degree in Electric Engineering with an emphasis in power systems 0-1 years of experience as a power systems engineer Experience performing power system impact studies such as Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability Experience with power systems software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA a plus. Experience automating/programing in Python Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation How we support you: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision. Generous PTO and paid holidays Employee Ownership Program Work with industry leaders 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1) Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities base on position. Location: This position is Remote US/Canada Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less) EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster If you are interested in applying for employment with EPE and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@epeconsulting.com Third-Party Recruiting Notification EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team. #LI-MC1

What you’ll do

The engineer will perform power system impact studies, including steady state, short circuit, and dynamic stability analyses. They will also ensure NERC compliance and support generator interconnection projects for renewable and storage resources.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Electric Engineering with an emphasis in power systems. The role requires 0-1 years of experience and proficiency in power systems software and Python programming.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee ownership program
• 401k match

Listed skills

• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Power systems engineering
• Steady state analysis
• Short circuit analysis
• Dynamic stability analysis
• Transmission planning
• NERC compliance
• Generator interconnection studies
• Sub-synchronous resonance studies
• Voltage ride-through
• PSS/E
• PSCAD
• Aspen
• TARA
• Python
• Automation
• AI tools
• NERC Compliance
• Planning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Computer Simulation
• Engineering Management
• Innovation
• Networking Hardware
• Python (Programming Language)
• Electric Power Systems
• Power System Simulator For Engineering
• Transmission
• Short Circuits
• Voltage
• Reliability

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Technology
• Power Systems Engineer
• Electrical Substation Engineer
• Electrical Engineers

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