Senior Engineer

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

We are designing the grid of the future! EPE is in search of a Senior Engineer 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.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in power system modelling and power system studies
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with control system tuning is an asset
• Experience with Data Center projects is an asset
• Experience with transmission line studies is an asset

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies such as temporary overvoltage, switching overvoltage, insulation coordination, harmonic, flicker, transient recovery voltage, energization, lightning etc.
• Develop dynamic generator/load models, perform disturbance ride through model tuning and perform PSCAD/PSSE model benchmarking.
• Perform steady state studies such as load flow, short circuit and power quality.
• Proficiency in power system modelling software such as PSCAD, PSSE, ETAP or equivalents. Familiarity with other specialized software such CDEGS, COMSOL, WinIGS and CYMCAP etc.
• Strong understanding of relevant industry standards such as IEEE/IEC/CIGRE.
• 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.
• 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: Senior