About the Role
We are designing the grid of the future! This position will have specific emphasis placed on IBR plant dynamic modeling, conducting IBR Dynamic Modeling studies related to existing and future ERCOT and other regional reliability standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed bulk power system studies using various power system software such as PSCAD, PSSE, and TSAT.
- Conduct IBR modeling: steady state, short circuit and dynamic.
- Perform various compliance technical assessments on IBR facility rating, protection coordination, ride through assessment.
- Process, generate and maintain data as required for other engineering related studies.
- 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.
- Identify training needs and present them to the Engineering Manager as needed.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis in power systems
- 3 - 4 years of experience as a power systems engineer
- Experience with performing power system impact studies such as Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability
- Experience with power systems software such as PSCAD, PSSE, and TSAT
- Experience with automating/programing in Python
Skills
- IBR Dynamic Modeling
- Power system studies
- Steady state modeling
- Short circuit modeling
- Dynamic modeling
- Compliance technical assessments
- IBR facility rating
- Protection coordination
- Ride through assessment
- Data processing and generation
- Technical report writing
- Project management
- Power systems software (PSCAD, PSSE, TSAT)
- Python programming
Location
- Remote US or Canada
Work Type
- Remote
- Occasional travel (10% or less)
Experience Level
- 3 - 4 years of experience
Education Level
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis in power systems
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)
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.
