Power Systems Engineer II

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is seeking an engineer with experience in electromagnetic transient (EMT) modeling and power system studies to join its Energy Resources team. The engineer will support EPE’s growth strategy, work closely with senior leadership, provide subject matter expertise, and coach and develop staff. The position advises generation, large-load, and merchant-transmission developers and is responsible for completing assigned projects on time while meeting quality and budget objectives.

The role performs EMT studies, develops local system EMT models, tunes disturbance ride-through models, benchmarks PSCAD/PSSE models, and conducts steady-state studies. It uses power-system modeling software and applies relevant industry standards. The position is remote in the United States, with occasional travel of 10% or less.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in power-system modeling and power-system studies.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, with a power-system emphasis.
• Proficiency with power-system modeling software such as PSCAD, EMTP, PSSE, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, or CYMCAP, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of relevant industry standards, such as IEEE, IEC, and CIGRE.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity, and innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with control-system tuning.
• Experience with HVDC systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform EMT studies, including subsynchronous resonance, control interaction, ferroresonance, temporary overvoltage, switching overvoltage, insulation coordination, harmonics, transient recovery voltage, energization, and lightning studies.
• Develop local system EMT models.
• Tune disturbance ride-through models and benchmark PSCAD/PSSE models.
• Perform steady-state studies, including load-flow and short-circuit studies.
• Provide advisory support to generation, large-load, and merchant-transmission developers.
• Provide internal subject matter expertise through coaching and developing staff.
• Take responsibility for timely project completion while meeting project quality and budget objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% premium coverage for the employee.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% match, 100% vested from day one.
• Flexible work, including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.

What This Job Offers

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