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Patten Cat

Service Coordinator, Power Systems

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$19.50 - $24.50/hr

... planning as needed to optimize technician productivity. * Strive to minimize non-productive ... Work Order & System Administration * Work order management (opening and closings). Open work orders ...

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Are power system planning engineers in high demand?

Power system planning engineers are in high demand due to the growing need for reliable and efficient electrical grids, especially with the integration of renewable energy sources. The role often requires knowledge of grid modeling, load forecasting, and power system analysis, and employment opportunities are expected to grow as the energy sector expands and modernizes.

What is the difference between Power System Planning Engineer vs Power System Operations Engineer?

AspectPower System Planning EngineerPower System Operations Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, relevant certificationsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, operational certifications
Work EnvironmentDesigning and analyzing future power system expansions, planning grid reliabilityMonitoring and controlling current power system operations, real-time decision making
Industry UsageUtility companies, energy consultancies, grid operatorsUtility companies, grid control centers, energy providers

Power System Planning Engineers focus on designing and planning future power grid infrastructure, while Power System Operations Engineers manage real-time system performance. Both roles require electrical engineering expertise but differ in their daily tasks and objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a power system planning engineer?

To thrive as a Power System Planning Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, power systems analysis, and typically a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering. Familiarity with specialized software such as PSS®E, ETAP, or PowerWorld, as well as knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements, is essential. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with stakeholders and present technical findings clearly. These skills are crucial for ensuring reliable, efficient, and future-ready electrical grids that meet growing energy demands.

What is a power system planning engineer?

Power System Planning Engineers are professionals who design, analyze, and plan the development of electrical power systems. Their work ensures that power generation, transmission, and distribution networks can meet current and future energy demands reliably and efficiently. They use specialized software and modeling techniques to assess system capabilities, forecast growth, and recommend upgrades or new infrastructure. These engineers also consider factors like renewable integration, regulatory standards, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in their planning process.

What are some common challenges faced by power system planning engineers when integrating renewable energy sources into the grid?

Power System Planning Engineers often encounter challenges such as maintaining grid stability, managing variability in power generation, and ensuring adequate transmission capacity when integrating renewable energy sources. Balancing supply and demand becomes more complex due to the intermittent nature of renewables like wind and solar. Additionally, engineers must coordinate with multiple stakeholders—including utility companies, regulatory bodies, and equipment manufacturers—to develop solutions that meet technical, economic, and regulatory requirements.
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Design Manager/Senior Engineer - Power Generation

Stanley Consultants

Des Moines, IA • Hybrid

$139K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.
 
With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.
 
Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

Job title - Design Manager / Senior Engineer
Locations - Austin, TX \u007C Chicago, IL \u007C Denver, CO (Centennial) \u007C Des Moines, IA \u007C Minneapolis, MN \u007C Muscatine, IA
Job type - Hybrid
Requisition ID - 11259
 

Stanley Consultants is looking for a Design Manager / Senior Engineer with power generation experience to join one of our offices. This role may also be known as a Project Engineer.

This position is for a candidate with 15+ years of experience on large/complex power generation projects.  The role is to lead the design process and ensure proper coordination among various disciplines.  The Design Manager / Senior Engineer is responsible for coordination of the technical content of design projects, with a focus on ensuring that the work is well-planned and follows preemptive, preventive, and proactive approach to delivery.  The Design Manager / Senior Engineer monitors the progress and completion of discipline level tasks while providing updates to the Project Manager and Project Controls Specialist. 

Project Managers are the main point of contact with clients and other external stakeholders.  Project Managers have overall responsibility for the project, including compliance with contractual terms, scope, schedule, budget, and quality. The Design Manager / Senior Engineer is a senior project leader responsible for coordinating the proper planning and execution of the project design. 

What You Will Be Doing:
  • Managing the day-to-day activities of the design team including:
    • Oversee the technical portion of the design process
    • Ensuring cross discipline communications and coordination is occurring
    • Coordinating schedules and implementation of the quality control plan
  • Supports the Project Manager by:
    • Communicating design team and technical issues to the Project Manager
    • Assisting the Project Manager with client engagement on change management requirements
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited four-year college 
    • Degree may be in mechanical, control systems, electrical, structural, or related disciplines
  • 15+ years of relevant power generation design experience
  • Possess PE, or able to obtain PE within 1 year
  • Natural gas power generation experience
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience designing reciprocating engine, simple cycle, combined cycle, and/or combined heat and power plants
  • Experience with Alternative Project Delivery vehicles like design-build, EPC, P3, or integrated project delivery
(Salary range for CO, IL, MN locations)
Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are disclosed for positions and locations where required.
Work-Life Balance
We realize there’s more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.
 
What we offer:
Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.
Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.
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Learn more about Stanley Consultants in this short video:  Working at Stanley Consultants
 
Stanley Consultants does not welcome unsolicited resumes from staffing and recruiting agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Stanley Consultants, including but not limited to resumes submitted directly to Stanley Consultants members, or any of our representatives, will be deemed the property of Stanley Consultants.
 
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