Senior Power Systems Engineer (Grid Operations & Planning)

Location: Detroit Metropolitan Area, MI (Hybrid / On-site opportunities)

Industry: Electric Utility & Energy Transmission

Employment Type: Long Term Contract

About the Role

Are you a seasoned power engineer ready to drive grid reliability and lead complex utility projects?

As a Senior Power Systems Engineer, you will serve as a technical subject matter expert responsible for planning, directing, and executing critical power system operations and engineering activities. Leveraging advanced analytical techniques and real-world field insights, you will exercise decision-making authority to solve intricate grid challenges, mentor junior engineers and technical staff, and ensure operational excellence across our energy network.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Direct and manage high-impact utility projects and complex field assignments from inception to completion.

• Power Flow & System Analysis: Perform advanced steady-state power flow studies, $N-1$ contingency evaluations, and operational studies to support real-time reliability and outage planning.

• Model Optimization: Develop, evaluate, and refine system models for continuous grid improvement, providing crucial operational feedback based on real-time system measurements.

• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration: Guide and lead teams of field employees, technicians, engineers, and support personnel during technical executions and studies.

• Technical Problem Solving: Propose and execute innovative engineering solutions for complex grid constraints, thermal/voltage violations, and operational challenges.

Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications (Required)

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited program.

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of direct engineering experience within the utility industry.

• Power Flow Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience performing power flow studies.

• EMS Mastery: Direct experience working with Energy Management Systems (EMS), specifically including:

  • State Estimator (SE)

  • Contingency Analysis (CA)

  • $N-1$ operating condition practices

• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with industry-standard power system modeling applications such as PSSE and/or TARA.

• Model Analytics: Demonstrated ability to analyze live grid measurements and provide actionable feedback to improve operational EMS system models.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications (Preferred)

• Advanced Degree: Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline.

• System Maintenance: Experience maintaining State Estimator technical applications.

• Tools & Software: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (particularly advanced Excel and Word).

• Communication & Leadership: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of building collaborative relationships across engineering and operations teams.

Why Join Us?

In this role, your technical leadership directly impacts regional grid reliability, modern power infrastructure development, and the future of energy delivery. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuous professional advancement within an industry-leading utility team.

Apply today!

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