Power System Engineer

Senior Power System Studies Engineer

Remote

Contract

Rate Range: $50-$55/hour

Position Description

This position supports engineering activities for renewable energy and transmission projects within the Engineering & Construction (E&C) organization. The selected candidate will be responsible for power system analysis, steady-state and dynamic modeling, and generation and transmission planning for generation, transmission, and substation projects within the E&C group.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Create and validate PSSE and PSCAD models for transmission line and generation projects.
• Perform and review steady state, dynamic, short circuit and other power system analyses for transmission lines and renewable facilities.
• Perform and review transmission line design studies in PSCAD including line energization, switching overvoltage study, shunt reactor sizing, auto reclosing, etc
• Provide technical expertise to all aspects of interconnection processes and operational requirements.
• Work closely with ISO's/Utilities/Regulatory agencies to manage interconnection processes for NextEra facilities.
• Ensure compliance with regional modeling requirements for new and existing generation and transmission line projects.
• Develop software tools that enhance system reliability and organizational efficiency.
• Contribute new designs or techniques that others within the industry regard as major advances in their area of expertise.
• Ensure implementation of standards, policies, training, and support of organization.
• Prepare communications, presentations and conduct meetings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience with power system analysis tools including PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, TSAT and GE PSLF software.
• Knowledge of interconnection procedures as defined by ISO's/Utilities/TOs across U.S.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as power flow, stability, voltage regulation, reactive support etc.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
  

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