Principal Grid Analytics Engineer - Remote

ICF•Atlanta, GA

6d•$144,381 - $245,448•Remote

About The Position

ICF is seeking a Principal Grid Analytics Engineer to lead a growing team and help shape the future of electric utility solutions through advanced power systems modeling and analytics. We are a relentlessly client-focused group who are re-imagining, re-designing, and re-engineering the way electric utilities tackle industry problems. Our team is comprised of passionate and innovative people who are constantly looking for ways to provide better quality engineering services for our clients.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Power Engineering or related field
12+ years of experience in electrical engineering theories and principles, i.e. transmission and distribution system modeling, short circuit and power flow analysis, arc flash hazard calculations, voltage imbalance studies, and/or thermal ampacity ratings
5+ years' experience working at an electric utility, such as an investor-owned utility, municipal utility, or electric cooperative

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in electrical engineering, Power Engineering or related field
People management and mentorship experience
Experience directing and reviewing the work of others for quality assurance and delivering constructive feedback
Knowledge of the practical application of industry standards such as: IEEE, ANSI, NERC and FERC regulations
Experience in scripting in Python to automate analyses in power systems softwares
Ability to plan and manage assignments and clearly communicate barriers to complete tasks on budget/schedule
Initiative to embrace continuous learning toward becoming an expert on the programs and technology you represent
Proficiency in computer software tools to model engineering problems, program automation systems, and preparing spreadsheet-based analyses and automation

Responsibilities

Leading and managing a small, skilled team in power systems modeling and analytics for utility clients
Mentoring and training less experienced engineers in power engineering theories and principles
Working toward continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge and skills, and overall individual and team performance
Project management tasks such as forecasting, tracking hours, budgeting, milestones, scheduling meetings, delegating tasks, etc
Interact with prospective clients to demonstrate ICF’s expertise and attract new business
Develop scopes of work, project timelines, and budget estimates
Participate in weekly meetings with clients to deliver project status updates
Create, revise, and maintain transmission short circuit models in programs like CAPE and ASPEN
Create, revise, and maintain transmission power flow models in programs like PSSE and PSCAD
Create, revise, and maintain distribution system modeling in programs like CYME, Synergi, and WindMil
Perform Arc Flash analysis of facilities to calculate hazard ratings
Analyze transmission line modeling based on LiDAR and 3D models in programs like PLS-CADD
Perform voltage imbalance analysis in programs like PSCAD
Calculate thermal ampacity ratings for conductors and equipment according to standards such as FAC-008, FERC-881, and relevant IEEE standards
Write thorough technical reports summarizing findings of analyses
Develop automation scripts to improve the efficiency and accuracy of any and all of the above tasks, using languages such as Python, SQL, and VBA