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Power System Engineer

@ MWResource
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United States or Taylor
$42-$59/hrRemoteContract
Responsibilities:performing powerflow, reviewing interconnections, communicating requirements
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's in electrical engineering (or equivalent), entry-level to 2 years utility experience, ability to run PSSE load flow and transfer studies, Python/VBA, Access/Oracle/SQL, TARA experience, technical communication and report writing.
Technical Tools Mentioned:PSSE, Python, VBA, Microsoft Access, Oracle, SQL, TARA
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Power System Engineer

REMOTE - USA

Taylor, TX

Duration: 12 months

 

JOB PURPOSE 
Provides engineering analysis and technical support to ensure the reliable interconnection of new generators to the company system in compliance with NERC Standards, company Protocols, Planning Guide, and Market Guides. 

JOB SUMMARY 
Provides electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the interconnection of new generation resources and future planning of the electric power system. Implements appropriate system modeling, develops tools and procedures to perform system studies, analyzes simulated or actual operating results, develop solutions to current or future system issues, and appropriately reports findings and recommendations.

Analyzes the results of simulated power system studies and may compare them to actual operating data to ensure compliance with applicable standards.

  • Performs Powerflow studies as required to analyze the feasibility of proposed generation interconnections.
  • Reviews interconnection applications to ensure compliance with company Planning Guides, Protocols, and technical requirements prior to approval
  • Identifies process improvements for interconnection study workflows, data management, and stakeholder communication.
  • Communicates requirements and results to all internal and external stakeholders in the interconnection process.
  • Tracks project milestones from study request through commercial operation, maintaining alignment with interconnection queue procedures

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.