Electric Power Engineers is designing the grid of the future and is in search of a highly skilled Senior Power Systems Engineer. This role involves performing high-level bulk power system studies, mentoring engineers, and leading process improvement efforts to enhance efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Perform high-level bulk power system studies using various power system software such as PSS/e, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA
- Ensure timely completion of assigned projects while meeting all quality and budget objectives
- Interact with clients to seek input and address their needs and concerns regarding the project(s) under study
- Lead and mentor electrical engineers in performing power system steady state, short circuit, and dynamic & transient stability analyses
- Conduct advanced and specialized studies of the power grid, such as Sub-synchronous Resonance studies
- Develop mitigation plans for identified constraints and system issues
- Review and develop transmission planning study methodologies and processes
- Lead process improvement efforts to enhance efficiency
- Support business development activities
Requirements:
- 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
- Capable of managing multiple tasks
- Flexible with the ability to manage change
- Have high standards in producing quality reports and products
- Strong technical report writing skills
- Bachelors degree in Electric Engineering with an emphasis in power systems
- Experience performing power system impact studies such as Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability
- Experience with power systems software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA
- Experience automating/programming in Python
- Ability to provide on the job training or help oversee 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 EPE 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