Senior Power Systems Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Senior Power Systems Engineer plays a critical role in providing expert technical support for Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS). This position requires a highly technical, customer-focused, and self-motivated individual. As a key member of this world-class team, the engineer will help drive technical strategy, high-level studies, new product introduction (NPI) and root cause analysis (RCA) for FACTS projects. The primary responsibilities include analyzing customer system-level requirements, performing studies, and developing strategies and high-level specifications for Synchronous Condenser (SC), Fixed Series Capacitors (FSC) and Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) solutions.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Synchronous Condenser (SC):

• Apply expertise in synchronous machines including theory, operation, and installation to develop and optimize synchronous condenser solutions. Generator or motor application experience is also acceptable.
• Coordinate synchronous condenser system designs with machine factories and power system consultants including specifications for circuit breakers, cooling systems, starting pony motors, excitation systems and step-up transformers.
• Conduct necessary calculations for equipment selection in synchronous condenser projects, including load (var) flow, short-circuit, and insulation coordination.

• Perform, specify, and review studies related to the technical design strategy for FSCs.
• This will include advanced studies related to the design requirements for capacitors, metal oxide varistors (MOVs), bypass switch, discharge damping circuit, insulation coordination, the triggered air gap system (TAG), and resistive-inductive -capacitive (RLC) filters.
• Act as a senior reviewer for proposal and project execution as well as new product introduction (NPI) for above scope but, also including the protection and control hardware and software.
• Perform hands-on work related to testing or development. May include time in labs or the field.

• Apply expertise in the specification of valves, reactors and protection and control systems to develop STATCOM designs in compliance with customer and industry requirements.
• Understanding of grid-forming controls and virtual synchronous machine algorithms.

• Drive engineering tools strategy in development of FACTS solutions
• Drive and approve standard designs for FACTS products reference solutions.
• Develop and utilize Excel or coded (eg. Python, Matlab) based tools supporting the design and engineering of FACTS equipment.
• Utilize specialized power systems software (e.g., PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, ATP-EMTP, EasyPower, ASPEN OneLiner) to perform detailed transient and steady state analysis supporting equipment design and specification
• Participate in industry working groups (IEEE, Cigre, IEC)
• Knowledge of and experience using IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards and codes, with the ability to engineer design packages without explicit customer specifications.
• Knowledge of Real-Time Digital Simulation (RTDS) testing.
• Experience in installation, field-testing, and commissioning of high voltage equipment, with a commitment to safe work habits.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Provides direction, oversight, and coaches other engineers as a technical mentor

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Systems Engineering with a focus in electrical, or Physics from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 7-10 years of related engineering experience or a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Systems Engineering with a focus in electrical, or Physics from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related engineering experience.
• Detailed understanding of applicable IEEE, IEC and other industry and regulatory standards affecting design and operation.

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% as required, which may include remote locations and international travel, and be willing to comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.