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Power System Studies Engineer

Jacobs , LLP
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

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The energy industry, particularly transmission grids, is undergoing major changes to accommodate for regional and global decarbonization and energy transition targets. Underground and subsea cable technology are, in particular, increasingly becoming a major player in this energy paradigm shift to enable large-scale renewable energy generation, such as offshore wind, green hydrogen or large interconnectors.

As a power system studies engineer, you will closely work with regional and global power systems teams to support and / or lead ongoing projects as well as business development and proposal support with a variety of clients including renewable developers, transmission owner / developers as well as utilities.

The successful candidate shall demonstrate related experience and technical knowledge in power system modeling and analysis with renewable generation through past experience with consulting engineering firms, developers and / or utilities. Prior knowledge of electrical system studies from the conceptual engineering phase through the FEED-ready phase related to renewable generation interconnection is preferred. Knowledge of the offshore wind / HVDC will also be seen favorably.

This position is flexible and can be remote anywhere in North America. However, preference would be given to candidates located in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto, Boston, Orlando, or Dallas / Fort Worth US.

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  • Perform power system studies (internal to the plant) including, but not limited to, load flow, short circuit, insulation coordination, TOV, arc flash and harmonics.
  • Perform power system studies (external to the plant) related to interconnection to ensure compliance with interconnection requirements as well as NERC standards.
  • Support system studies project(s) throughout the whole lifecycle (i.e. from the technical bid / proposal to execution, reports, client meetings / presentations, to close-out).
  • Contribute to the delivery of projects, delivering on time and to budget.
  • Work closely with the team members across North America and globally.
  • Work with different types of customers including renewable developers, utilities, and ISOs / RTOs.
  • Participate in ISO / RTO stakeholder forums and other technical committees such as IEEE or CIGRE.

Here's What You'll Need :

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, from a recognized institution.
  • Minimum 4 years of direct experience with system studies on utility scale renewable projects.
  • Experience with power system studies using PSS / E, ETAP and PSCAD or other equivalents.
  • Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as IEC, IEEE and CIGRE.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a focus achieving results.
  • Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability and willingness to travel within North America.
  • Ideally, You’ll Also Have :

  • Experience with systems studies in California and / or WECC.
  • Experience with offshore wind and HVDC.
  • Knowledge of programming languages to streamline studies using Python.
  • Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) License.
  • Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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