Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Siemens Grid Software is focused on accelerating and securing the energy transition through innovative technology. They are seeking a Power Systems Consultant or Senior Power Systems Consultant to conduct large-scale power system studies, support electric grid planning, and ensure the reliable integration of renewable energy resources into the electrical grid.
Responsibilities
- Conducting in-depth power system studies: Performing steady-state/power flow analysis, short circuit studies, and transient stability analysis to evaluate the reliable integration of renewable generation, battery energy storage, and large loads into the grid
- Developing comprehensive technical reports: Preparing detailed written reports that clearly articulate study scope, assumptions, methodologies, conclusions, and actionable recommendations
- Ensuring project success through effective communication: Collaborating closely with project managers and study teams, communicating scope and status proactively, and delivering high-quality work on time and within budget
- Driving efficiency through innovation: Developing automation scripts and tools to enhance the speed, accuracy, and reliability of simulations and analyses
- Leading complex power system projects: Independently performing studies, leading and coordinating small project teams, and ensuring the highest quality deliverables are achieved within project timelines and budgetary constraints
- Providing technical mentorship and thought leadership: Sharing expertise, guiding junior colleagues, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge transfer within the team
- Contributing to business growth: Supporting proposal development by crafting detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines that align with client needs and Siemens' strategic objectives
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering with a strong specialization in Power and Energy Systems required
- Junior: A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience within the electric power industry, gained from consulting, utilities, ISOs/RTOs, developers, or National Labs
- Senior: 5+ years of professional experience in the electric power industry, gained from consulting, utilities, ISOs/RTOs, developers, or National Labs
- Note: An advanced degree, e.g. MS, PhD, can substitute 1 year of experience
- Junior: Demonstrated foundational experience from at least one of the areas, including transmission planning and/or operations, generator modeling, and generator interconnection studies with experience using at least two of the industry-standard analysis tools such as PSS®E, TARA, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN, or similar software
- Senior: Extensive and proven expertise transmission planning and/ or operations, generator modeling, and generator interconnection studies, experienced user of multiple tools including PSS®E, TARA, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN, and others
- Ability to travel 5% domestically each year
- Previous experience working in a power system consulting environment, demonstrating client-facing skills and project delivery expertise
- Some experience with advanced power system analyses, including power flow/ steady-state analysis, dynamic stability, and short circuit studies
- Extensive and proven experience in performing and interpreting complex power flow/ steady-state analysis, dynamic stability, and short circuit studies
- Demonstrated experience in evaluating the transient stability of large, interconnected transmission systems, while using tools such as PSS®E, PSLF, PSCAD, or TSAT
- An advanced degree (master's degree or PhD) in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power and Energy Systems
- Proven experience in developing scripts (e.g., Python, MATLAB) to automate the execution, post-processing, and analysis of power system simulations, enhancing efficiency and accuracy
- Expertise in ISO/RTOs in the US
Benefits
- Fully remote position based in the Contiguous U.S.
- Ability to travel 5% domestically each year
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