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Power System Engineer

Taylor, TX ยท Remote

$42.30 - $59.15/hr

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 ...

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Taylor, TX ยท On-site +1

$42.30 - $59.15/hr

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 ...

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$42.30 - $59.15/hr

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Power System Engineer

Taylor, TX โ€ข Remote

MWResource, Inc.
Utilitiesย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

$42.30 - $59.15/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

This job post hasย expired 2 days ago.ย Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Power System Engineer

REMOTE - CANDIDATE MUST LIVE AND WORK FROM THE UNITED STATES

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 education and experience that provides the applicant with knowledge equivalent to a major in such fields.

Requirements

For entry level - Less than one year experience (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience in electric utility industry. 

  • For level 2 – 2 years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility industry.

Preferred Experience:

Some experience within the electric utility industry.

  • Experience running power system load flow studies in PSSE.
  • Experience running transfer analysis systems studies.
  • Ability to clearly communicate requirements and other technical information.
  • Ability to write technical reports of in-depth analysis completed.
  • Experience with Python, VBA, or another programming language.
  • Experience creating queries in Access, Oracle, or SQL.
  • Experience using TARA

 The base pay range for this role is $42.30 - $59.15/hr.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.

Benefits


MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.
 

MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.
Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.