Senior Power Systems Engineer

Location: Austin, TX, US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

Conduct IFC and as-built IBR dynamic modeling studies in accordance with existing and future ISO-specific requirements and NERC reliability standards, such as PJMs EMT Model Development Guideline for Inverter-Based Resources and NERC MOD-026-2.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:

• Perform detailed bulk power system dynamic studies using various power system software such as PSCAD and PSSE. 
• Conduct IBR modeling: steady state, short circuit and dynamic. 
• Perform various compliance technical assessments on IBR facility rating, protection coordination, ride through assessment. 
• 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.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation under 

Qualifications

Bring your passion, heres what’s needed:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis in power systems 
• 5 years+ of experience as a power systems engineer 
• Experience with ERCOT Model Quality Test or equivalent, IEEE-2800, and NERC MOD-026-2
• Experience with performing power system impact studies such as Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability 
• Experience with power systems software such as PSCAD and PSSE
• Experience with automating/programing in Python
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation under experience 

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 will be remote within the US or 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

 

 

Third-Party Recruiting Notification

EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team. 

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