Power Systems Engineer

GridSME• US,

1d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GridSME empowers the world's energy future by hiring the industry's best SMEs to solve the grid's most complex problems. Our company provides the environment for the industry's experts to grow their careers and provide valuable services to our clients. In doing so, we help our clients successfully adapt to the grid's evolution. We want to be the platform where our people can find the intersection between what they are passionate about, what they are good at, and what adds value to our clients and our company. We intend for you to participate and contribute to this core objective of the company. We measure GridSME's success by the caliber of people on our team, the quality of work they produce, and the growth of our fan base over time. Our company fosters initiative, open and candid communication, ownership, and teamwork – all necessary for our team to achieve its objectives. You will be expected to drive teamwork and collaboration with the entire GridSME team. This position reports to Taylor McClain, Director of Engineering, but has responsibilities to all GridSME team members, managers, Directors, Practice Leads, and CEOs. GridSME is a growing company, and you may be asked to assist with other projects in addition to your regular job responsibilities.

Requirements

Experience with Transmission Planning and Generator Interconnection studies as well as regional regulatory knowledge of generation interconnection processes and procedures of ISOs/RTOs and utilities across the United States
Experience with generation interconnection studies for renewable generation resources and energy storage projects.
Experience performing simulations and studies supporting long-term transmission planning for reliability and resource adequacy, including contingency analysis (steady state and transient stability), power flow modeling, deliverability and capacity assessments, and NERC/Regional Entity compliance reporting.
Experience conducting and analyzing transmission planning alternatives studies.
Ability to develop process controls and quality assurance tools to ensure study accuracy.
Adept at analyzing and assessing the transmission system in response to requests for long-term transmission service or the interconnection of a new generator or load.
Well-developed skills performing quantitative analysis, running load flow studies, and fatal flaw analysis using PSSE, PSLF, and similar power flow analysis tools.
Ability to develop electrical system single-line diagrams, 3-line diagrams, and site layouts.
Possess a basic understanding of protection systems, telemetry, and metering.
Experience developing studies, tools, controls, and processes to meet NERC and Regional Entity Reliability Standards.
Strong project management, time management, and problem-solving skills.
A penchant to identify and remediate inefficiencies in processes.
Critical thinking and resource prioritization to provide our clients the most value.
Ability to adapt to a changing environment and make timely decisions.
Ability to work and communicate with technical and non-technical clients.
Work collaboratively within a team environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or similar.
1+ years of experience in a Power Systems Engineer role or Field Technician Role.
Ability to obtain Engineering-in-training or licensed Professional Engineer (PE), multi-state a plus.

Nice To Haves

Programming skills in C++, Python, or VBA programming languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist developers in making Interconnection Requests
Develop technical details in support of Interconnection Requests
Develop preliminary Single-Line Diagrams for developer’s projects
Lead the auxiliary services necessary to effectively develop client Interconnection Requests that include: Regional power flow and dynamic base cases, Intuitive understanding of general Interconnection Processes and ability to research specifics, Ability to interpret Single-Line Diagrams and Vendor Data to develop system models, Research tariffs, business practice manuals, and other utility, system operator, and regulatory guidance documents
Use tools such as Aspen OneLiner and AutoCAD for electrical system drafting and design of transmission, generation, and distribution projects.
Lead our consulting teams with client work related to all aspects of our Engineering, Reliability & Compliance, and Technical Services Practice Areas
Perform PSCAD EMT Model development and transient studies for projects in the renewable energy sector
Use power flow tools (e.g., DSA Tools, PSLF, PSS/E, PSCAD) to support consulting projects related to generator model validation, large and small-scale generation projects, reliability assessments, etc.
Manage and lead client projects, communicate with clients and internal team members, and coordinate activities
Participate in industry training and working groups (IRPTF, WECC Modeling Working group, IRPGW, WTUI, etc.), preferred.
Experience performing technical engineering analysis to assess and demonstrate our clients’ compliance with certain NERC Reliability Standards (e.g., FAC-008, MOD-025/026/027, PRC-005, PRC-019, PRC-024, PRC-025), preferred.
Experience with Generator Model Validation activities for NERC compliance (i.e., MOD-025, MOD-026, and MOD-027) and system operator data submittal requirements (e.g., CAISO TPP, ERCOT, preferred.
Demonstrate flexibility in learning and growing into all of our current and future services (e.g., generator model validation, NERC compliance, grid technology, energy storage, solar, wind, and inverter-based resource challenges, etc.)
Help us build and improve GridSME's culture by living out our Guiding Principles
Demonstrate flexibility in learning and growing into any of our current and future services depending on client and team needs
Work and collaborate with the entire GridSME team. We focus on each other's success
Recruit and develop resources that can provide value to our clients
Manage projects, engagements, and work with the entire GridSME team. We focus on each other’s success
Continuously work on areas of the company in need of focus and improvement
Assist the Leadership Team with our strategic direction and always offer input and feedback