Power Systems Engineer

We are a mid-sized, employee-owned engineering consultancy known for tackling complex power delivery problems. Multidisciplinary teams, flat hierarchy, and a culture of relentless learning drive our 97 % client retention rate.

About the Role  

– Perform steady-state, dynamic, and transient analyses with ETAP, SKM PowerTools, PSS/E, PSCAD, CYME, and Aspen OneLiner.  

– Design protective relay schemes, select CT/VT ratios, and draft setting files that withstand real-world contingencies.  

– Lead arc-flash and coordination studies, delivering clear mitigation roadmaps.  

– Model renewable plants (solar, wind, BESS) and assess grid interconnection impacts.  

– Evaluate grid expansion plans, optimize conductor sizing, and recommend FACTS or HVDC solutions where justified.  

– Write technical reports that translate megawatt jargon into board-room language.  

– Mentor junior engineers; review calculations to guarantee quality and safety.  

– Collaborate with civil, mechanical, and automation teams to create fully integrated substation and plant designs.  

– Present study findings to utility committees and regulatory bodies.  

– Maintain rigorous documentation aligned with NESC, IEEE, and NERC standards.  

Required Qualifications  

– ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering; M.S. a plus.  

– 5+ years performing power flow, short-circuit, and protection studies for transmission (69 kV–500 kV) and distribution systems.  

– Proficient with ETAP and at least two of the following: SKM PowerTools, PSS/E, PSCAD, CYME, Aspen OneLiner.  

– Deep knowledge of ANSI/IEEE relay protection philosophy, SEL and GE relay families, and breaker control schemes.  

– Familiar with NERC PRC, FAC, and TPL standards.  

– Licensed Professional Engineer or eligibility to obtain within 12 months.  

– Authoritative English writing and presentation skills.  

Preferred Skills  

– Experience integrating utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage.  

– Working knowledge of inverter-based resource modeling.  

– Exposure to IEC 61850, Synchrophasor applications, and microgrid controls.  

– Familiarity with probabilistic reliability assessment (LOLE, LOLP).  

– Ability to script in Python or MATLAB for study automation.  

How Success Is Measured  

– On-time delivery of studies with zero critical calculation errors.  

– Positive client feedback on clarity and usefulness of recommendations.  

– Demonstrated improvement in junior staff competency through mentorship.