Senior Power System Study Engineer

Power System Analyst

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Overview

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 Electro-Magnetic Transient System Analysis
• Ability to operate power system software tools required for performing power system engineering studies such as: Load Flow Analysis, Overcurrent and Protective Device Coordination Steady State Thermal and Voltage Analysis Dynamic Stability Analysis Short-Circuit Studies Electrical Equipment Evaluation Motor Starting Study Harmonic Analysis Transient Analysis (TOV/TRV) Post-Transient Analysis (PV/QV)
• Proficiency with PSCAD, PSS/E, PSLF, and ASPEN software is a must.
• Develop a 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.
• Maintain 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