System Studies Engineer 2

The ideal candidate holds at least a bachelor s degree in an electrical power discipline (master s degree preferred) and brings 2-4 years of hands-on experience using industry-standard software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, PSLF, and Milsoft. You should have a solid track record in conducting power system studies-including dynamic stability, power flow, contingency analysis, and transient voltage assessments-as well as experience in power system protection and relay settings development. Job Responsibilities • Knowledge and skills in departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and Commonwealth Associates policies and procedures. Applies this knowledge to assigned tasks. • Support Business Development by providing technical information for sales proposals, or by pursuing other related activates as assigned by department managers. • Supports internal project teams and clients, regularly interacts with client's technical lead for data requests, site visits, clarification of project execution and review of comments. • Collaborates with other disciplines to identify and coordinate details of work for assigned tasks, or at project level for smaller-scale projects. • Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work. • Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. • Prepares a variety of engineering deliverables such as contract documents, project documents, and studies • Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. • Recognizes, defines, and seeks to resolve problems within assigned area or project. • Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Demonstrates understanding of project phases, schedules and schedule recovery as it pertains to engineering production and deliverables. • Provides input during planning of project resources and assists managers in resource planning activities. • Assists with contract administration or project management administrative duties in connection with project work as needed. • Assists in the development and production of project scope of work packages (scope, schedule & budget) for assigned discipline. Qualifications: Minimum bachelor s degree - Masters degree preferred in electrical power discipline. Experience with the following software: • PSS/E, PSS/E TS, TARA, PSLF, Milsoft • PSCAD, EMTP-RV Experience with the following studies: 2- 4 years • Dynamic Stability Analysis, ISO model building in PSS/E and PSCAD, Power flow analysis, contingency analysis, Power Curve Analysis (PQ) • Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV) , Temporary Over Voltage (TOV), Transient Over Voltage (TOV), Harmonics, Effective Grounding, Black start • Experience in power system protection, relay settings development a plus. Originally posted on Himalayas