Power Systems Engineer III

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

85d

About The Position

We are designing the Grid of the future. Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) is a team of highly experienced engineers that are on a mission to create the grid of the future with an emphasis on clean energy technologies and holistic engineering solutions. We are uniquely positioned as experts in all aspects of the electric grid including renewables, energy storage, grid modernization, electrification, and distribution and transmission engineering.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of multiple power regions of the country and independent system operators such as: PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO.
• Prior experience as a professional 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.
• Hands-on experience working with steady-state and dynamic base cases in the Eastern Interconnection region.
• Solid understanding of power system basics, transient stability, and master in of-the-shelve software tools like PSS/E and TARA.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
• Strong technical/report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Executes and oversees high-level bulk power system studies using various power systems software such as PSS/E, TARA, DSA Tools, and Aspen.
• Ensure the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
• Reviews and approves data analysis and interpretation of engineering, financial, and economic conditions and results, and subsequent business implications to client projects.
• Interact with clients to seek input and address their needs and concerns with respect to the projects under study.
• Leads and trains a team of engineers to independently execute power system analyses and transmission system planning studies.
• 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.
• Lead process improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and support business development activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• EPE MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
• 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
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees