The Power Systems Engineer will provide electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the interconnection of new generation resources and future planning of the electric power system.
- Analyzes transmission network data including Transmission and Generation element parameters.
- Analyzes the results of simulated power system studies and may compare to actual operating data to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
- Performs powerflow studies as required to analyze the feasibility of proposed generation interconnections.
- Reviews and develops methods to increase model accuracy including data comparisons and validity checks.
- Develops, enhances, and maintains reports associated with Protocol and Guide compliance criteria.
- Communicates requirements and results to all internal and external stakeholders in the interconnection process.
- Works closely with Client Services and System Planning.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- or a combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with knowledge equivalent to a major in such fields.
Required Experience:
- One year experience (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience in electric utility industry.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience running power system load flow studies in PSSE.
- Experience running transfer analysis systems studies.
- Ability to clearly communicate requirements and other technical information.
- Ability to write technical reports of in-depth analysis completed.
- Experience with Python, VBA, or another programming language.
- Experience creating queries in Access, Oracle, or SQL.
- Experience using TARA.
MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Capital Blue Cross, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.
MWResource does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.
Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.
Top Skills
What We Do
MWResource provides our customers with the experienced energy industry experts to assist you with designing, implementing, and maintaining successful critical energy infrastructure systems. MWResource specializes in utility SCADA, Energy Management Systems (EMS) and energy market systems.
MWResource is also helping its other customers in both the US and Canada fill their permanent and project related openings with experienced SCADA, EMS, and energy market systems professionals.
Our company offers a pool of experienced energy industry experts who have worked with data acquisition, plant and grid control, energy markets, settlements and IT technologies used by power generation companies, power cooperatives, municipal utilities, investor owned utilities, and major energy markets.
MWResource experts provide a variety of services including:
- Consulting
- Project Management
- System Design Assistance
- Applications Development
- Database and Display Development and Migration
- System Configuration and Integration
- Systems and Communications Commissioning
- Software Configuration Management
- OSIsoft PI Project Support
- Auditing and Compliance
- Software Quality Assurance
- Training
- Permanent Employee Recruiting
- Temporary Project and Support Staffing
Some of the major systems areas where we have expertise are:
- CIP/Control Center Systems especially Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Distribution Management Systems (DMS)
- SCADA/RTU/Relay communications
- OSI PI Historian
- Power System Modelling and Planning Support
- ISO/RTO market systems
- ISO/RTO settlement and web systems
- Market participant interfaces
- Enterprise Application Integration
