Power System Studies Engineer

Electric Power Systems Inc • Bremerton, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Power Systems Engineer to join our Studies Team in Bremerton, WA. This role offers a unique opportunity to perform and lead electrical system studies focusing on transmission reliability, interconnection, and integration studies for various generation types, and evaluate transmission system performance and compliance issues. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated professional capable of conducting technical studies with limited oversight while fostering our culture of continuous improvement and industry involvement in the face of a rapidly changing grid environment.

Requirements

• Receipt of a BSEE from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in power system modeling, simulation, and analysis within a utility or consulting environment.
• Significant utility, consulting, vendor, or research lab experience is required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. EPS does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Ability and willingness to complete a pre-employment drug test; EPS is a smoke-free and drug-free company.

Nice To Haves

• A graduate degree with a focus on power and energy is highly valued.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure is preferred.
• Candidates who are Engineers-in-Training (EIT) at the tail-end of their experience requirement and actively pursuing licensure will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical studies including steady-state power flow, transient stability, short-circuit, and electromagnetic transient (EMT) analysis.
• Develop and benchmark complex power system models using industry-standard tools such as Siemens PSS/e and PSCAD.
• Use, adapt, and develop Python scripts and third-party APIs to leverage automation, optimize data processing, enhance results visualization, and build/assess customized models.
• Evaluate power system performance and compliance with various regional planning standards (e.g. NERC TPL, MOD, PRC, BAL, and FAC).
• Understand, evaluate, and provide recommendations related to other industry standards and requirements (e.g. IEEE 2800).
• Conduct interconnection studies for inverter-based resources (IBRs) including variable wind and solar resources and utility scale battery systems.
• Perform forensic analysis of power systems events, troubleshoot system performance issues and control interactions, and help model and provide recommendations to avoid future issues.
• Ensure technical deliverables and project timelines are met and that the deliverables meet EPS’s high standards for quality and practicality.
• Identify technical risks in study results and propose mitigation strategies.
• Prepare technical reports and present project results/findings to varied engineering, management, and business stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and Long-term Disability.
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid time-off and holidays
• Performance-based annual bonus available
• Employee Assistance Programs, Additional supplemental insurance and vision insurance, and professional licensure (PE) support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees