Kinectrics · 1 hour ago
Power System Studies - Principal Engineer
Naperville, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/StaffKinectrics Inc. is North America’s leading provider of innovative science and engineering services to the Electricity Energy Sector in the Nuclear, Hydro Power, and Transmission & Distribution areas. The Power System Studies – Principal/Senior Engineer will develop growth strategies and lead implementation efforts while managing consulting and engineering projects in power system studies.
ConsultingCRMInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identify, nurture and secure work in consulting and engineering from new and existing customers in the area of power system studies. This may include single projects but also focus on negotiated master service agreements for baseload work. Split of work between securing (winning) power system studies work and execution estimated to be 70/30
Quote, plan and run projects including negotiation and administration of contracts, estimates of costs, scheduling and resource management
Execution of work assignments including analysis and engineering oversight, authoring or reviewing of reports
Knowledge transfer and mentoring of junior engineers and staff
Participate in workshops and conferences and present high-quality articles for presentation and publication
Be prepared to travel within Canada, the United States and elsewhere to complete projects
Maintain expertise in the field of transmission and distribution asset management specifically with transient, grid interconnection studies and NERC studies. Participate in national and international bodies focused on related areas
Qualification
Required
Must be willing and able to travel both nationally and internationally
A four-year university education in electrical engineering plus a master's or higher degree in Power System Engineering or related area
PE designation (multi-state preferred)
Strong initiative to identify opportunities where Kinectrics engineering teams can contribute to power utility engineering, implement new business, and obtain revenue projects
Flexibility to work in a wide array of technical topics related to distribution engineering
Expertise and proven experience in performing transient power studies
Proven experience performing connection impact assessments for interconnecting DER in North America – familiar with the standards and report requirements
Experience with NERC studies such as MOD and PRC series is considered essential
Strong customer focus and ability to successfully develop new business with Canadian and US power utilities and/or distribution companies
Commitment to employer and companies' strategic goals
Ability to work independently or collaboratively as needed by the project
Ability to manage time and budgets on Kinectrics projects and to lead/work on multiple projects in parallel
Knowledge and experience in project management
Proven computer skills with a variety of software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, PSCAD, SKM and ETAP
Working experience with Siemens PSS/E
Strong oral and written communication skills
Knowledge in areas of power system studies, distribution power systems analysis, connection impact assessments, short circuit, load flows, distribution load flow, loss analysis, protection coordination, arc flash, transient analysis, RTDS (closed loop testing), EMTP modelling, protection philosophy, P&C equipment and ideally substation design
Knowledge of distribution & transmission standards: distribution system codes, IEEE, IEC, ANSI, etc
Knowledge of distributed energy resource interconnection requirements: IEEE 1547, Hydro One TIR
Knowledge in power industry design standards
Knowledge and experience with distribution components such as transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, arresters, switches, automation, insulated power cables, overhead line conductors and insulators
Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship now or in the future
Eligible to work in Canada (Visa to be obtained with support from Kinectrics)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurances
Generous Paid Time Off
5% match on our 401k plan
Company
Kinectrics
Kinectrics is an integrated lifecycle management services company providing testing, inspection, certification, and engineering consulting.
Founded in 2000
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.13MKey Investors
Natural Resources Canada
2024-10-03Grant· $0.13M
2024-01-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Shahrokh Zangeneh
Chief Commercial Officer
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