Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Note: Candidate will work in a hybrid work arrangement reporting in-person/in-office at least 3 days per week (12 days a month).

Job Description Summary:

The Electrical Engineer position requires 0-10 years of related experience.

Description of Work Environment:

This position supports the client Research & Development department.

The client is an innovation center that facilitates the research, pre-operational development, assessment and demonstration of situational awareness technologies for Transmission and Distribution.

Areas of focus include synchrophasor technology, next generation control center functionalities, cyber security testing, new visualization approaches, DERMS platform evaluation, data analytics as well as modeling and simulation including via a Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) with hardware-in-the-loop testing capability.

Summary of Position Duties:

This position supports the Grid Operations and Planning Research area within clients Research & Development department.

The engineer will support projects and in time lead efforts to deploy and evaluate the performance of emerging technologies in this arena.

The position is primarily focused on tools to support grid operations with an emphasis on power system analysis, power system modeling and simulation including digital twins, "big data" analytics, and visualization.

However, the work may involve projects in other areas of the power system. Knowledge of databases, data structures, computer networking is desirable as well as an aptitude to apply engineering analysis to solve problems.

Education Requirements:

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (EE) required

Proficiency in power system modeling and simulation (RTDS, PSCAD, or PSS/E) required.

Specialization in Power Systems desired

Training in/experience with computer programming (Python, C#, SQL) desired

Training in/experience with data science desired

Job Responsibilities:

Develop research plan to evaluate new technology

Manage multiple tasks at one time

Provide documentation of study assumptions and methods used to arrive at results

Provide informative reports and presentations on projects

Some overnight travel may be required but this is not extensive.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must demonstrate good communication skills, both internal and external to the company

Must have excellent organizational skills

Must possess analytical skills as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Must work well in a team environment

Must have the ability to manage your own work schedule and work with limited direction

Must have strong initiative - a self-starter

Must be great at problem solving.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.