Sr. Power Systems Transmission Engineer

Overview

Join us in leading the change. We have a great opportunity for a Sr. Power System Transmission Engineer.

In this role the Sr. Engineer will, manage and lead power system generation and merchant transmission integration and interconnection services in the Western Interconnection and ERCOT, including leading other power system engineers, performing analyses, and managing client communications, under minimal supervision.

Location: This position is open to remote in the US and Canada

Travel:  Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

Compensation: starting at $120,000 plus yearly bonuses

Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Power Systems Engineer and a Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis.
• Proven team player skills with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Prior hands-on experience working with steady-state and dynamic base cases in the WECC region.
• Solid understanding of power system basics, transient stability, and master in of-the-shelve software tools like PSLF and TARA.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
• Strong technical/report writing skills.

How you can make an impact:

• Perform high-level bulk power system studies using various power systems software such as PSLF, TARA, DSA Tools, and Aspen.
• Manage the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.

Performance Criteria: 

• Quality of the study/task completed.
• Efficiency in task completion at or below assigned hours.
• Meeting deadlines.
• Billable hours.
• Support team members and contribute to the overall progress of the team.

• Perform high-level bulk power system studies using various power systems software such as PSLF, TARA, DSA Tools, and Aspen.
• Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
• Interact with clients to seek input and address their needs and concerns with respect to the projects under study.
• Lead and train electrical engineers in performing power system analyses.
• Perform generic and specialized studies of the power grid, such as generation interconnection studies, transmission system planning, remedial action evaluation, black-start studies, and sub-synchronous Resonance assessment.
• Develop mitigation plans for identified steady-state and dynamic constraints and system issues.
• Develop and review transmission planning study methodologies and processes.
• Participate in WECC Sub-Committees and promote the EPE brand.
• Lead process improvement efforts to enhance efficiency.
• Support business development activities.

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
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
• Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.

We are 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