Senior Power System Modelling Engineer
About The Position
Powertech USA, a subsidiary of Powertech Labs Inc., is seeking a Senior Power System Modelling Engineer to join their Engineering Service Business Unit. This unit focuses on power system software development, consulting studies, compliance testing, and asset management solutions. The company is the vendor of the DSATools™ software package and is internationally recognized for its power system consulting services. The role involves performing model validation and control tuning for generation plants (wind, solar, energy storage), conducting validation and simulation studies compliant with NERC and other reliability standards, and contributing to technical proposals and client collaborations. Remote work is acceptable if deliverables are met.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems strongly preferred); Bachelor’s degree with direct & relevant experience will be considered.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer.
- At least 5 years of work experience in power system transient stability studies, protection & control, or related post-grad research.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of generator and renewable modeling, power system and/or substation protections, and control systems of synchronous generators, renewables, FACTs, etc.
- Knowledge and demonstrated experiences in power plant (thermal, solar, wind, BESS, etc.) power flow, dynamic and short circuit analysis using simulation software (PSCAD, DSATools, PSS/E, PSLF, ASPEN, ETAP, etc.).
- Knowledge and demonstrated experiences in power plant and generator protection and control theory and practice on relay instruments (SEL, Beckwith, GE Multilin, etc.).
- Must hold a valid driver’s license.
- Willing and eligible to work and travel within the US and globally for site testing.
Nice To Haves
- Experiences on site commissioning and testing including regular field work following procedures, data collection using digital DAQ systems, control equipment function and communication troubleshooting, safety training and awareness, considered as an asset.
Responsibilities
- Perform model validation and control tuning for generation plants, including wind, solar, and energy storage systems.
- Conduct validation and simulation studies in compliance with NERC and other applicable reliability standards.
- Review power plant technical documentation and prepare unit-specific test plans in accordance with applicable standards and project requirements.
- Conduct power system simulation studies aligned with NERC and other reliability standards.
- Prepare detailed engineering reports communicating methodologies, analysis, and findings.
- Perform peer reviews of technical reports to ensure quality and compliance.
- Travel to industrial and power generation sites globally to perform onsite generator model validation testing.
- Develop technical proposals, including scope, cost estimates, and project schedules.
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure successful execution.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical, dental and vision coverage, partially subsidized by the company
- 8 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year
- Vacation based on sliding scale
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
