Power System Simulation and Data Analysis Engineer loc: San Francisco Bay
100,000 - 200,000
Job Description:
- Strong fundamentals of electric power systems and electric circuit theory especially polyphase systems
- Background in control systems and understanding of controls for various types of distribution assets ranging from slower assets like LTCs, LVRs, Cap banks, and faster assets such as power electronics inverters, UPFCs, STATCOMs etc is a plus
- Experience with distribution and/or transmission modeling and simulation studies
- Proficient in the use of some of the commercially available power system modeling tools such as PSCAD, MATLAB Simulink, CYME, Synergi, Windmil, OpenDSS, PSS-E, RSCAD, Powerworld etc.
- At least 3 years of modeling and simulation experience related to power systems (load flow, short circuit studies, volt-VAR optimization, stability studies); utility experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with smart grid technologies, such as distribution automation, Volt/Var optimization, distributed energy resource integration
- Ability to communicate, collaborate and interact with clients and other project team members
- Ability to articulate complex concepts and present material with clarity
- Demonstrated technical writing skills
- B.S./M.S. in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering, a PhD degree is a plus.