Overview:
We are designing the grid of the future!
Conduct power system studies and analysis for meeting regulatory compliance requirements of existing and future NERC and regional reliability standards. This position will have specific emphasis placed on generating facilities’ planning, modeling, operation and protection system analysis.
Responsibilities:
How you can make an impact:
- Perform detailed bulk power system studies using various power system software such as PSCAD, PSS/E, PSLF, TSAT, ETAP, etc.
- Conduct IBR modeling: steady state, short circuit, and dynamic in PSSE
- Conduct IBR operational capability analysis: voltage/frequency ride-through assessment using PSCAD.
- Perform assessments for compliance with NERC operation and planning reliability standards.
- Prepare technical study reports for all studies performed.
- Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
- Process, generate and maintain data as required for other engineering related studies.
- Identify training needs and present to the management as needed.
- Perform other assigned duties in relation to client services and deliverables.
- Ability to provide on the job training or help overseeing the work of other Power Systems Engineers and Interns.
- Execute on multiple studies/tasks at any given time.
- Perform complex tasks according to good engineering practice and established procedures.
- Capable of autonomously and independently executing on assigned tasks.
- Participate in multifunctional teams to obtain/provide input, address client comments, and perform technical studies.
- Assist in developing tools, processes, and procedures that enhance engineering study completion.
Performance Criteria:
- Quality of the study/task completed.
- Efficiency in task completion (at or below budget).
- Meeting deadlines.
- Growth of technical capabilities.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Proven knowledge of power system
- Proven team player with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills.
- Capable of managing multiple tasks.
- Have high standards in producing quality reports and products that he/she shall own with pride.
- Strong technical report writing skills.
Qualifications:
Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:
- Bachelor’s (and higher) degree in Electric Engineering with an emphasis in electric power systems
- 3 - 4 years of experience as a power systems engineer
- Experience performing power system impact studies such as Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability
- Experience with power systems software such as PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, and TSAT
- Knowledge and experience with NERC compliance standards, and IBR modeling
- Experience automating/programing in Python
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.
How we support you:
- 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)
Location: This position wis remote Canada
Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster
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