Principal Power Systems Engineer

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

35d • Remote

About The Position

We are designing the grid of the future! EPE is in search of a Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager with a background in EMT modelling and power system studies to join our growing Energy Resources team. In this role you will work closely with senior leadership to support our growth strategy and provide subject matter expertise both internally through coaching and developing staff as well as externally to our clients. Lead the change! Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in power system modelling and power system studies
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis.
• Strong understanding of relevant industry standards such as IEEE/IEC/CIGRE.

Nice To Haves

• Specialization: knowledge of datacenter equipment dynamic and conventional generation equipment dynamic is an asset.
• Technology: Proficiency in power system modelling software such as PSCAD, PSSE, ETAP or equivalents. Familiarity with other specialized software such CDEGS, COMSOL, CYMCAP, EMTP, PowerFactory WinIGS etc is an asset
• Experience with Data Center equipment dynamics is an asset
• Experience with conventional generation machine dynamics is an asset
• Experience with control system tuning is an asset

Responsibilities

• EMT Studies: Perform power system studies such as temporary overvoltage, switching overvoltage, insulation coordination, harmonic, flicker, transient recovery volage, energization, lightning overvoltage etc.
• Model Development: Develop dynamic generator/load models, perform disturbance ride through model tuning and perform PSCAD/PSSE model benchmarking.
• Steady State Studies: Perform steady state studies such as load flow, short circuit and power quality.
• Client Management: Provide advisory support to generation, large load and merchant transmission developers. Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
• Technical Leadership: Lead, teach and mentor junior level Power Systems Engineers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees