Power System Engineer II

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

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. This position will have specific emphasis placed on conducting remote and onsite testing for wind generation projects, solar generation projects, conventional generation projects, and energy storage projects in accordance with different ISO (ERCOT, PJM, etc.) and NERC requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis. Post-graduate Preferred.
• Strong verbal communication: Ability to confidently communicate with clients and other relevant personnel (e.g., SCADA provider, OEM, etc.) while leading testing sessions.
• Experience performing one or more of the following studies: Power Flow Studies, Transient Stability Studies, Dynamic Modeling, etc.
• Perform complex tasks according to good engineering practice and EPE procedures.
• Capable of autonomously and independently executing on assigned tasks.
• Participate in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and perform studies.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
• Have high standards on producing quality reports and products.
• Strong technical/report writing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Onsite field testing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with power plant controller operation, primary frequency response, automatic voltage regulation, and droop control preferred.
• Experience with one or more of the following software tools: PSS/e, PSLF, DSATools (PSAT, TSAT, SSAT, VSAT), PSCAD, ETAP, ASPEN.

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform remote and onsite commissioning and/or compliance testing for conventional and renewable generation projects.
• Perform high level bulk power system studies using various power system software such as PSS/e, PSCAD, Aspen, and PSLF.
• Conduct engineering studies for new and emerging technologies such as inverters, wind turbines, or Bulk Energy Storage Systems, which may require interaction with equipment vendors to complete the analyses.
• Process, generate and maintain data as required.
• 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.
• Work to continuously enhance existing procedures and workflows.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level