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ITC Holdings

Substation Power Equipment Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

$92K - $117K/yr

Prepares power equipment specifications for the purposes of procuring major power system components. * Provides technical support and engineering solutions in the development of planned maintenance ...

ITC Holdings

Substation Power Equipment Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

$92K - $118K/yr

Prepares power equipment specifications for the purposes of procuring major power system components. * Provides technical support and engineering solutions in the development of planned maintenance ...

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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, and why are they important?

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 are Power System Planning Engineers?

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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Power System Design Engineer

General Dynamics Land Systems US

Sterling Heights, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Description
About the Role: 
The Power System Engineer duties include the development of Electrical Power Systems - encompassing electrical power generation, energy storage, power distribution, and management. 
Job Scope will be ensuring the power system design has been fully architected, defined, properly sized, tested and validated all the way from power system modules and software to vehicle power system integration and checkout. 
Company Information  
General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.  Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer: 
Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.
·         Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
·         competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
·         401k Match (6%)
·         Educational Assistance
·         9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
·         On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
·         Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track
 Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role: 
·         Work with other Power system team individuals in design, development and support of electrical power generation, energy storage, power distribution and management systems for military vehicles.
·         Responsible for collecting/reviewing the customer requirements and component interface control documents (ICD’s) and developing / mapping and managing the power load schedule / distribution. 
·         Responsible for creating and drawing power system architectures (800VDC, 270VDC, 24VDC) and schematics using Capital Logic software or CAMEO.
·         Responsible for power CAE analysis of the power system generation, energy storage, power conversion, distribution and load management – using ANSYS or Matlab / Simulink
·         Responsible for writing the electrical power system design requirements, and interface control documents. 
·         Supporting the electrical power hardware component development. 
·         Design and development of the test requirements, test plans and test procedures for the power system. 
·         Creating custom CAN power system networks physical layer design. 
·         Responsible for testing power distribution and management systems and their associated power distribution hardware components and creating reports on findings.  
·         Troubleshoots the vehicle electrical power systems and power system hardware for failures using Vector suite tools or other testing devices. 
·         Perform Power system checkout and sign offs for power system verification during vehicle prototype integration 
·         Support CAE analysis for wire/connector sizing. 
·         Gathers technical information, analyze technical problems, develop technical solutions, and implement technical solutions.
·         Conduct and/or participate in peer reviews of schematics and other drawings, specifications/requirements, interface control documents, I/O matrices, etc., as required.
·         Participates in various trade studies when available.
·         Performs other duties as assigned. 
Qualifications Sought: 
·         Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
·         5 years plus in a related role is desired.
·         Experience with electrical power systems (power generation, power distribution, power management, energy storage) on automotive or military vehicles, including the specification, development, design, testing, integration, and troubleshooting of vehicle electrical power systems and their associated hardware components is required. 
·         Familiarity with various communication busses, especially experience with CAN bus, along with the ability to troubleshoot CAN bus related issues associated with hardware components of electrical power systems, is required.
·         Experience in Analog and Digital Circuit Design of high power (28, 270, 600 Vdc) switching components/electronics, DC/DC converters, inverters, and motor controllers is desired.
·         Familiarity with many of the following required: power switching devices, power control devices, motor control devices, high power electronics, serial data busses (especially CAN bus), microprocessors, single board computers, digital I/O cards, analog I/O cards, and embedded systems.
·         Must be able to use engineering development and test tools independently is required.
·         Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
·         Must be able to handle task conflict and ambiguity and work with minimum supervision.
·         Ability to travel up to 5-10% to other facilities and military installations if needed.
·         Proficient in MS Office suite.
·         Experience with CAE tools for system modeling.
·         Experience with hardware in the loop and software in the loop bench level testing.
·         Experience using Vector Suite testing products including CANoe CAPL for testing interfaces.  
·         Knowledge and experience of J1939 CAN standard. 
·         Knowledge and experience with Ethernet TSN protocol. 
·         Familiarity with Teamcenter / Vismockup.
 
Additional Information / Desired Experience 
·         This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance) 
·         Previous experience working on ground combat Vehicles desired. 
·         This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space). 
·         Work environment will consist of prototype shop, lab, manufacturing and office. 
·         Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.  
·         Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required. Works well in team and individually 
·         Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer. 
 

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