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E Source · 2 days ago

Senior Transmission Planning and Interconnection Study Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

CAD$110K/yr - CAD$150K/yr

6+ years exp

E Source is a company that combines industry-leading research, data science, and consulting to help utilities make better data-driven decisions. They are seeking a Senior Transmission Planning and Interconnection Study Engineer to perform power system analysis, conduct studies, and manage client relationships while contributing to business development activities.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performing power system analysis and network modeling to meet client specifications in reliability, regulation, and quality requirements

Conducting studies in areas such as generator connections, voltage stability, arc-flash energy, insulation coordination, and power station design

Preparing detailed technical reports and contributing to technical work products

Collaborating with a global team to execute studies and deliver high-quality solutions

Managing client relationships and expectations, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery

Contributing to business development activities and identifying new client opportunities

Will perform power system analysis for transmission system, including power flow, voltage stability, transient stability and short circuit analyses

Qualification

PSS/EPower Systems EngineeringPower Flow AnalysisVoltage StabilityTransient StabilityStability StudyCongestion AnalysisElectric Power SystemModel DevelopmentCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

At least 6+ years of power systems analysis experience using PSS/E, TSAT or PSLF

Required experience in stability study using PSS/E, congestion analysis/cost modeling studies or cluster feasibility studies across various ISOs (MISO, CAISO, PJM, SPP or other ISOs)

Knowledge in electric power system, synchronous generator, motor, power electronic inverters, wind turbines and solar

Experience with transmission studies on power flow, voltage stability, and other power system analyses

Proficient with the PSS®E software package, including all modules for load-flow, short-circuit and transient stability analysis

Background in static and dynamic modelling of power systems components in PSS/E or DSA tools, including HVDC, VSC, Static Var Compensators, STATCOM and Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitors

Knowledge of reliability and interconnection of the transmission system

Knowledge of substation layout and protection and control

Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred

Ph. D or master's degree in Power Systems Engineering

Experience with alternative planning software applications, including TARA, PSLF, DigSILENT, or DSA Tools, is highly desirable

PSS/E model development and IPLAN and/or Python programming is an asset

Benefits

Excellent insurance packages, including medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life insurance; company-paid long- and short-term disability insurance; and medical and dependent-care flexible spending plans.

A flexible time off (FTO) program where you can take as many paid days off per year as they need, with manager approval, while fulfilling their work obligations and ensuring proper coverage of their responsibilities.

Flexible schedules, flexible work locations, and a paid parental leave benefit.

A 401(k)/RRSP plan with a 3% employer match.