Senior Power Systems Engineer – Modeling & Analytics

Role Overview

• Team and client management
• Leading and managing a small, skilled team in power systems modeling and analytics for utility clients
• Mentoring and training less experienced engineers in power engineering theories and principles
• Working toward continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge and skills, and overall individual and team performance
• Project management tasks such as forecasting, tracking hours, budgeting, milestones, scheduling meetings, delegating tasks, etc
• Interact with prospective clients to demonstrate ICF’s expertise and attract new business
• Develop scopes of work, project timelines, and budget estimates
• Participate in weekly meetings with clients to deliver project status updates
• Create, revise, and maintain transmission short circuit models in programs like CAPE and ASPEN
• Create, revise, and maintain transmission power flow models in programs like PSSE and PSCAD
• Create, revise, and maintain distribution system modeling in programs like CYME, Synergi, and WindMil
• Perform Arc Flash analysis of facilities to calculate hazard ratings
• Analyze transmission line modeling based on LiDAR and 3D models in programs like PLS-CADD
• Perform voltage imbalance analysis in programs like PSCAD
• Calculate thermal ampacity ratings for conductors and equipment according to standards such as FAC-008, FERC-881, and relevant IEEE standards
• Write thorough technical reports summarizing findings of analyses
• Develop automation scripts to improve the efficiency and accuracy of any and all of the above tasks, using languages such as Python, SQL, and VBA

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering theories and principles, i.e. transmission and distribution system modeling, short circuit and power flow analysis, arc flash hazard calculations, voltage imbalance studies, and/or thermal ampacity ratings
• 5+ years of experience working at an electric utility, such as an investor-owned utility, municipal utility, or electric cooperative

Tech Stack

• Flash
• Python
• SQL
• VBA

Benefits

• Quality of life: Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)