Power Systems Electrical Engineer
Contract Duration 24 Months
Pay range - $40 to $50/hr
This role will be hybrid with visits to Rocklin on 1 to 3 days per week based on the business need. A few times a year, a visit to the Vacaville office would be needed only if there is a key training or meetings.
Job Responsibilities:
Supporting the real-time applications - state estimator, contingency analysis (with RAS/SPS modeled), voltage stability, and transient stability. Ensure robust, high-quality solutions by tuning the network model and correcting issues with real-time telemetry, models, etc.
Power Systems Electrical Engineer will design, develop, and implement modifications to EMS system models to reflect ongoing changes to the transmission, generation, and SCADA systems
Timely response to control center personnel for information or solutions to power system application problems (Powerflow, State Estimation, Contingency Analysis)
Support day-to-day maintenance activities for EMS
Responsible for identifying and addressing gaps in EMS processes.
Assist in the development and operationalization of procedures and ensure compliance with applicable NERC Standards.
Power Systems Electrical Engineer provides support to EMS Operations including EMS On-Call duties as needed.
Technical lead on projects involving multiple departments and overseeing project completion.
Top Things:
Advanced degree in power system
No experience or minimum experience
Local candidate is close to Rocklin and enthusiastic to learn.
Minimum Qualification:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Ability to report to Rocklin, CA.
Desired Qualification:
Advanced Degree in Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
3 years of experience in power system or control system engineering.
3 years of work experience supporting advanced power systems such as Power Flow and State Estimation within the Bulk Electric System.
Knowledge of the Client Grid Solutions/Alstom EMS
Advanced level knowledge in EMS advanced applications (state estimation and contingency analysis), voltage stability analysis, transient stability analysis, Synchrophasor-based analysis tools.
Working proficiency with industry-standard power flow analysis applications.
Competitive candidates must have strong technical and analytical skills.
Competitive candidates should demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to take initiative.
Operational knowledge of the Electric Transmission System.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Note:
Local candidates only
The roles will be hybrid with visits to Rocklin on 1 to 3 days per week based on the business need. A few times a year, a visit to the Vacaville office would be needed only if there is a key training or meetings.
Client laptop will be provided
Equipment required: personal phone for communication
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund
About the Company:
Our client, incorporated in 1905, is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric energy companies in the United States. Their primary business is the transmission and delivery of energy such as natural gas and electric service to approximately 16 million people throughout a 70,000-square-mile service area. They serve residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers, as well as natural gas-fired electric generation facilities.
What's it like on this company's team? There's a strong sense of family here - an open and welcoming environment that's filled with smiling faces and plenty of opportunities. When you join this company, you'll become part of a stable company with deep roots in the communities we serve. And you'll discover an unwavering commitment to the work we do.
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