Power Systems Engineer II/III

Power Systems Engineer II and III

Hybrid

Audubon, PA

Duration: 24 months

PLEASE NOTE OUR CLIENT DOES NOT ACCEPT C2C

CURRENT WORK AUTHORIZATION WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP MUST BE IN HAND FOR THE DURATION OF THE CONTRACT TO BE CONSIDERED

About the Company

MWResource supplies our customers in the utility electric power industry with the resources they need to manage some of their most complex systems. We work and partner with leaders in the industry, and because the skill and experience of our resources are in high demand to our top tier clients across North America

About the Role

The Transmission Service Engineer/Analyst will support various activities of the department which include performing power system studies, building power system models, analyzing requests for Transmission Service, calculating Available Transfer Capability (ATC) and the application of interchange schedule validation protocols. Our work is essential to ensure reliable operations across a complex and ever-changing grid.

Responsibilities

Build, validate, and maintain accurate power flow models that reliably solve for a wide range of system conditions, including new generation and load patterns and outage scenarios.

Use PSS/e, MUST, TARA, PAAC or equivalent software to ensure flows remain within acceptable reactive, thermal and stability limits.

Lead efforts to improve and automate power flow calculations, using modern tools and scripting (Python, Oracle SQL, Excel).

Calculate Available Transfer/Flowgate Capability (ATC/AFC) including associated Capacity Benefit Margin and Transmission Reliability Margin allocations (CBM/TRM) consistent with applicable NERC standards.

Provide oversight for all processes and applications associated with the AFC/ATC calculations, including validation checking to ensure meeting or exceeding the applicable NERC standards.

Administer the Open Access Same-Time Information System (OASIS) and ExSchedule systems in support of Transmission Service and interchange scheduling functions.

Provide oversight for all processes and applications associated with these systems including validation checking to ensure we are meeting or exceeding the applicable FERC, NERC, and NAESB requirements.

Develop and document TSD’s business requirements.

Provide opinion and analysis to TSD’s internal and external customers.

Recognize and recommend potential improvements to current TSD processes.

Study and process long-term firm Transmission Service requests consistent with the rules and processes outlined in the OATT.

Participate in efforts to implement business process and tool changes in anticipation of pending FERC/NERC requirements or NAESB business practices changes.

Maintain and update Joint Operating Agreements and/or Manuals in support of established TSD processes.

Work with stakeholders through the committee process and work with neighboring ISO/RTOs to ensure adherence to the JOAs and/or Manuals.

Participate in industry and stakeholder forums.

Provide direct support, including on-call support, to dispatch and internal/external customers.

Apply the rules outlined by governing documents and business practices consistently across all members.

Qualifications

BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or work experience commensurate with position responsibilities.

3-10 years (Engineer II-III) of relevant industry experience with emphasis on power flow models and solutions.

Power systems, Transmission Service, Interchange Scheduling, or other related experience.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong analytical and reasoning skills.

Ability to work both independently with little direction and as a team contributor.

Strong – Engineer III powerflow experience using PSS/E, MUST, TARA or equivalent.

Preferred Skills

MS in Engineering with concentration in power systems.

Ability to apply expertise in solving new and complex engineering problems and developing innovative strategies.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and to train, guide or assist others to perform complex studies.

Database software skills (Oracle and/or MS SQL).

Programming or scripting experience in SQL, Visual Basic, or Java.

Experience working through a formal software development process.

Benefits Information:

MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Capital Blue Cross, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.

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