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Electric Power Engineers

Power systems planning, design, compliance consulting

Senior Power Systems Engineer - EMT Studies

Power Systems EngineeringPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of experience in power system modeling and power system studies.
  • A Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering with a power systems emphasis.
  • Experience with control system tuning is a plus.
  • Experience with high-voltage direct-current systems is a plus.
  • Experience leveraging artificial intelligence and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity, and innovation.
  • Proficiency in power system modeling software such as PSCAD, EMTP, PSSE, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, and CYMCAP, or equivalent software.
  • A strong understanding of relevant industry standards such as IEEE, IEC, and CIGRE.

Responsibilities

  • Perform power system studies such as subsynchronous resonance, control interaction, ferroresonance, temporary overvoltage, switching overvoltage, insulation coordination, harmonic, transient recovery voltage, energization, and lightning studies.
  • Develop local system electromagnetic transient models, perform disturbance ride-through model tuning, and perform PSCAD and PSSE model benchmarking.
  • Perform steady-state studies such as load flow and short-circuit studies.
  • Provide advisory support to generation, large-load, and merchant-transmission developers.
  • Take responsibility for the timely completion of assigned projects while meeting project quality and budget objectives.
  • Lead, teach, and mentor junior-level Power Systems Engineers.
  • Work closely with senior leadership to support the company's growth strategy and provide subject-matter expertise internally through coaching and staff development and externally to clients.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with control system tuning.
  • Experience with high-voltage direct-current systems.

About the Company

Electric Power Engineers

Power systems planning, design, compliance consulting

Electric Power Engineers provides engineering consulting for power systems, focusing on planning, design, and regulatory compliance to support grid modernization and renewable energy integration. The company delivers engineering studies and project support for clients like renewable developers and utility operators, and it has expanded its capabilities with software and energy intelligence through the acquisition of ENER-i.AI, helping clients analyze and optimize electrical grids. Unlike many firms that only offer advice, EPE combines hands-on engineering services with software tools to evaluate and implement grid projects. The firm’s ongoing growth strategy includes attracting private equity investment to scale its services and software offerings, expanding its reach in the energy transition, and maintaining leadership continuity under its executive team. Overall, its goal is to engineer the grid for the future by helping clients design, analyze, and comply with modern power systems.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Founded
1968

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