Power Systems Studies Engineer II

$80,000 - $90,000/Yr

TRC Companies - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Under general supervision, this position performs a substantive role in power system analysis and study work. You must be competent to operate various power system software tools required for performing power system studies. You must also be capable of manipulating power system databases and establishing base cases for load flow and dynamic stability modeling. Must also possess an understanding of power system calculation methodologies, terminologies, and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies and demonstrate a good working knowledge of power system planning, design and operation including but not limited to Utility Networked Transmission Systems or Utility Network and Radial Distribution Systems, Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Facilities.
• Ability to operate power system software tools required for performing power system engineering studies such as Interconnection Studies for PV and BESS, Load Flow Analysis, Overcurrent and Protective Device Coordination, Steady State Thermal and Voltage Analysis, Dynamic Stability Analysis, Short-Circuit Studies, Long Term Dynamic Analysis, Electrical Equipment Evaluation, Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis, Motor Starting Study, Harmonic Analysis, Transient Analysis, Post-Transient Analysis (PV/QV).
• Develop the power system model database within the scope of work using modeling software.
• Prepare written reports which explain the purpose, methodology, data requirements, recommendations and observations of power system studies.
• Ability to analyze results and develop alternatives to identified problems.
• Perform calculations, analysis, and evaluations as per project requirements.
• Participate actively in client development and maintenance.
• Keep supervision informed of status of all projects relative to pre-established expectations.
• Job folders kept be up-to-date and contain all pertinent correspondence, equipment drawings, design drawings, on-site collected data, data sheets, etc.
• Project documents and system models and other pertinent project data must be properly backed up to network and other external storage media as prescribed by current Group guidelines.
• Stay informed of Department and Company news by attending meetings (in person or via conference call) for the Power System Studies Group and Company.
• Willingness to Mentor other engineers.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Ability to work independently and with others while maintaining a high level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Communicate with the appropriate Company employees any information concerning a client which is deemed informative or helpful in further developing the relationship between the Company and the client.

Requirements

• Possess a four-year Bachelor of Science or Technology degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent amount of experience in the electrical engineering.
• 3-5 years of proven work experience in power system operations or planning with emphasis on analysis and studies.
• Distribution Planning Studies including Load Flow, Short Circuit, Stability, Distributed Generation, Hosting Capacity, Protection and Coordination, System Impact, Feasibility, Reliability and Operational.
• CYME, Synergi, Milsoft WindMil, and ASPEN is a must.
• Professional Engineers License is preferred, or ability to obtain with 2 years of employment.
• Must demonstrate technical capabilities to effectively perform the job duties and responsibilities.
• The ability and willingness to travel approximately 10-20% of time is required.
• The ability to perform field data collection activities, as needed, is required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year)
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence