Network Planning & Applications Engineer

American Superconductor•Ayer, MA

2d•$115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

AMSC is seeking a Network Planning & Application Engineer to support Business Development, Sales, and Engineering of AMSC Products and Solutions. The ideal candidate for this role will be an industry advocate for AMSC technologies and solutions.

Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in the power sector (emphasis in power systems analysis, specifications, design and/or operation).
Theoretical background on power systems analysis, specifically load flow, transient stability, harmonic analysis and electromagnetic transients.
Demonstrated knowledge of network analysis software to perform load flow, stability, reliability, and power quality analysis using a major network analysis software such as Siemens PSS®E or GE PSLF.
Understanding of power electronic devices, controls and systems, FACTS devices and their applications in utility and industrial environment.
Ability to develop and/or modify/adapt load flow, stability, and EMT software models for AMSC’s products.
Proficiency in a programming language (Fortran and/or Python preferred).
Comfortable working directly with customers to generate interest in AMSC’s products.
Familiarity with equipment standards and specifications.
Capable of collaborating and cultivating customer relationships.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Job involves writing and presenting technical papers.
Comfortable teaching technical workshops on FACTS technology and their applications in power systems.

Nice To Haves

Prior power utility, transmission and distribution planning experience preferred.
Working knowledge of any additional software such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, CYME, EMTP, ETAP, SKM PowerTools, Powertech’s DSATools, Easy Power and PowerWorld preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs power systems analyses pertaining to transmission and distribution system expansion, voltage stability, reliability and power quality and derives technical solution options to meet customers’ requirements.
Performs detailed analysis of industrial power quality problems and designs/recommends appropriate solutions.
Uses network analysis software to perform detailed load flow, transient stability, electromagnetic transient studies in assessing system requirements and appropriate solution options (using either current or innovative new technologies).
Develops, maintains and provides support for software models for all products.
Performs or supports insulation coordination, arc flash and transient overvoltage studies.
Actively participates in the existing product development and new product market needs analysis.
Undertakes detailed application and design studies for AMSC’s products including FACTS systems, power electronic converters, energy storage solutions, fault current limiters and high-capacity superconductor cable systems.
Actively works to build relationships with utility planners and engineers, and consultants in the industry.
Assists in development of competitive proposals that improve transmission and distribution system capacity while reducing transmission system costs. Proposals need to include technical as well as commercial analysis.
Performs appropriate economic evaluations of transmission and distribution system expansion plans to accompany technical evaluations of recommended alternatives.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of the current developments in the overall energy sector, particularly in the generation and transmission areas, in regard to legislative trends and requirements and how they can affect AMSC’s business goals.
Prepares and delivers technical papers and presentations for trade shows and technical conferences.
Assists with training of new/junior engineers on Power System topics, review their work, and provide supervision as necessary