Project Lead - Energy Electrical Engineer

Title: Project Lead - Energy Delivery Electrical Engineer / PSS/E Required

Location: Remote USA

Salary: $105K - $125K

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K and others

No sponsorship offered

Our energy consulting client is winning business across the US and needs a project lead that will work remotely. Must have Engineering Degree PSS/E (TARA is an added bonus).

Critical Skills/Technologies:

• Keen understanding of electrical engineering
• This candidate doesn’t need a utility background.
• Runs Stability Modeling - Dynamics a MUST.
• NERC planning standards experience, slightly familiarity is acceptable.
• RTO/ISO planning experience is a MUST. MISO / SPP / ERCOT preferred in this exact sequence.
• PSS/E experience is a MUST. PSS/E TARA experience preferred. PSLF / other software is a plus
  
  

Job Description

Project Lead the Transmission Energy Delivery Team. This position is fully remote and will require 10% as needed.

The main responsibilities are listed below.

• Develop, verify and/or adjust the planning power system models (power-flow, short-circuit and dynamic) and the operating network models with respect to transmission topology, transmission and generation electrical characteristics.
• Use and interpret vendor-supplied and client-supplied information for the development of the planning power system models (power-flow, short-circuit and dynamic) and the operating network models.
• Perform transmission system studies using industry-accepted software tools (PSS/E, PSLF) to assess system performance, compliance with the NERC transmission planning standards, including generator interconnection, deliverability studies, and transmission system impact studies.
• Evaluate compliance with NERC and regional standards relative to transmission system modeling and planning, review evidence for compliance.
• Complete planning tasks associated with the interconnection of transmission, load and generation facilities.
• Perform planning activities associated with asset registration and qualification, facilities performance review, power flow modeling.
• Provide representation at RTO/ISO transmission and generation technical stakeholder workgroups.
• Serve as lead expert for Transmission Planning and NERC reliability standards requirements associated with planning, rating, and modeling of transmission and generation facilities.
• Provide planning and coordination of subtasks for overall projects. Limited client interaction as directed by senior staff. Develop draft communication for clients in the form of reports and presentations.
• Deliver complete and accurate project deliverables to project supervisor. Carry out complex project assignments that require advanced knowledge.
• Collaborate with other team members, latitude for independent judgement.
  
  

Experience And Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or Power Engineering, preferred degree from an ABET (Accreditation for Engineering and Technology) certified school.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant transmission planning, and/or generation/transmission modeling work experience.
• Relevant working experience with power system modeling software tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSS/MUST, TARA.
• Transmission planning experience on bulk power systems.
• Familiarity with design, planning or operation of distribution and/or transmission facilities.
• Familiarity with RTO or non-RTO interconnection and planning requirements.
• Familiarity with NERC reliability standards requirements associated with planning, rating, and modeling of transmission and generation facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical distribution and/or transmission one-lines and associated equipment specifications.
• Ability to perform and interpret results of steady-state power-flow and short-circuit studies and/or transient stability studies with minimal supervision/direction.
• Ability to interpret findings and share consolidated steady-state or transient-state study results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and able to work on multiple projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Relevant working experience with other computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Domestic travel of up to 10%.
• A background check will be conducted on the successful candidate.
  
  

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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