Electric Power EngineersRemote
Principal Power System Engineer
United States of America
Full Time
3 weeks ago
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
GenerationLoad InterconnectionTransmission PlanningIBR ModellingFERC Interconnection RequirementsNERC Interconnection RequirementsISO Interconnection RequirementsPSLFPowerWorldPSSEPSCADTARAASPENInterconnection StudiesLoad Flow AnalysisShort Circuit AnalysisTransient Stability AnalysisPythonC#SQLSubject Matter ExpertiseCMentoring
About this role
Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is focused on leading the change in the energy sector. They are seeking a Principal Engineer to provide subject matter expertise in Generation and Load Interconnection, and Transmission Planning, while supporting growth strategies and developing staff.
Responsibilities:
- Perform complex interconnection studies including load flow, short circuit and transient stability across multiple ISOs and Utilities in the Western Interconnected region (WECC)
- Review ISO and/or Utility interconnection study results, replicate findings and identify errors or alternative mitigations that could impact assigned network upgrades
- Support generation, large load and merchant transmission developers navigate interconnection processes across the Western Interconnected System
- Serve as a subject matter expert on interconnection related studies and stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes
- Passionate about solving difficult technical problems, providing innovative solutions and taking ownership of the solutions provided
- Develop net new and enhance existing relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, industry organizations, and regulatory agencies
- Support the development of new products and services
Requirements:
- Minimum 6 years of experience in the electric energy industry
- Experience in IBR modelling, transmission planning and/or interconnection studies
- Strong understanding of FERC, NERC and ISO interconnection requirements and standards
- In-depth knowledge of at least one but preferably several of the following software packages: PSLF, PowerWorld, PSSE, PSCAD, TARA and ASPEN
- Experience in managing and mentoring technical teams
- Active participation in industry taskforces and/or working groups
- Direct experience working at an ISO, Utility, Developers or on behalf of these entities as a consultant
- Direct experience with Utilities, TSPs, and Regulators in WECC would be considered a plus
- Experience with the interconnection of renewable and conventional generation studies and processes
- Experience with large load interconnection studies and processes
- Automation experience (Python, C#, SQL) would be considered a plus