What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Systems Engineer Staff III position at Electric Power Engineers?
Overview
We are designing the grid of the future!
Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers, (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient gid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.
Responsibilities
Join us in leading the change!
We are looking to hire Power Systems Engineer to be part of our Team.
How you can make an impact:
- Work on interconnection projects, including modeling, due diligence, interconnection analysis including evaluating available capacity for transmission lines and substations and estimate timing and costs.
- Create and validate PSS/E, PSCAD, ETAP, and ASPEN models for renewable generation: Solar PV, BESS, and Wind.
- Perform tasks requiring the application of standard electrical engineering techniques and procedures. Work includes analysis of electrical transmission/distribution systems, including generation interconnection studies, load flow analysis, dynamic studies, reactive power compensation study, transient stability analysis, short circuit, protection coordination and voltage analysis.
- Stay up to date on relevant state and federal regulatory matters, NERC, FERC compliance, and ISOs new requirements.
- Work with the team to support EPE’s generation developer Clients with understanding the interconnection process in different Independent System Operators (ISO).
- Design and review Preliminary Site Layout, Single Line Diagrams, and 30% Design Package in AutoCAD.
- Perform Generation Interconnection Applications in ISOs as needed.
Qualifications
Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:
- 2 years minimum experience in generation interconnection and compliance related activities
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
- Expert knowledge of generation interconnection process in different ISOs, especially in ERCOT.
- In-depth knowledge of power system fundamentals, software in power systems and emerging energy technology trends
- Demonstrated expertise in detailed understanding of the analytical tools/software used in the industry.
- Strong customer focus, both internal and external.
- Demonstrate attention to details and being comfortable to be outside of the comfort zone.
- Proactive in learning new technology and engineering knowledge.
How we support you:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Continuous Education Benefits
- Work with industry leaders
- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
- Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.
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.
