Siemens · 6 hours ago
Power Systems Consultant
Schenectady, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $144K/yr
2+ years expSiemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. They are looking for a Power Systems Consultant to support the protection, planning, and power quality of various power systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations for their customers.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingCyber SecurityInternet of Things
Hiring Manager
Phil Churilla ⓥ
Responsibilities
Perform distribution planning through the application of power systems planning principles to simulate and analyze the power system steady state, protection systems, and dynamic behavior
Prepare detailed written reports, describing performed analyses, conclusions, and recommendations
Work in small project teams, ensuring deliverables are of high quality and projects are completed within budget and schedule
Develop automation scripts to improve the speed and accuracy of simulations and analysis
Support proposal preparation by developing project plans, budgets, and timelines
Deliver technical consulting/training services, on-site if required
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a specialization in Power and Energy Systems
A minimum of 2 years of experience in the electric power industry; candidates with 5 or more years of this experience may be considered for a Senior Power Systems Consultant role
Experience with load flow, short circuit, protection & relay coordination, arc flash, and/or grounding studies for HV, MV, and/or LV systems
Strong foundation in power systems and protective relaying principles, including applications and hardware—both microprocessor-based and electromechanical relays—from major vendors
Proficient in designing, implementing, and maintaining protection schemes for power system components such as generators, transformers, buses, and transmission/distribution lines
Expertise in power system modeling and analysis software, such as CYME, ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PSCAD, PSS®E, Gridscale X APA, ASPEN, and/or others
Ability to travel 10% domestically
Preferred
Prior experience in Power System Consulting
Experience with power quality and transient stability studies is preferred
Experience in distribution system planning or operations, microgrids, and load/generation forecasting and integration is preferred
A master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering with a specialization in Power and Energy Systems
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Company
Siemens
Siemens empowers customers to transform the industries that form the backbone of economies: industry, transportation, buildings and grids.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.01BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-02-20Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2024-09-17Grant· $1.5M
2024-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $332.4M
Leadership Team
Cedrik Neike
CEO Digital Industries
Nicola Bates
President and CEO of Siemens Capital
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