Senior Power Systems Consultant – Transmission and Distribution

We are looking for a Senior Power Systems Consultant to join Grid Software’s Power Technologies International (PTI) team. PTI is our trusted advisor that takes a holistic approach, providing business advisory, technical consulting, and simulation software solutions. This role is critical to the planning and integration of renewables, storage, and FACTS to the electrical grid. The Senior Power Systems Consultant will perform large-scale simulations of electrical Transmission and Distribution systems for Utilities, Regional Transmission Organizations, and energy asset owners to develop solutions for safe and reliable power system operations.

This is a remote position based in the contiguous U.S.

What you will be working on:

• Performing/leading consulting engagements related to T&D grid analysis and design, system dynamics and transients, system interconnection, renewable integration, and grid code compliance.
• Managing/supporting project execution, tracking project progress, and making necessary adjustments to maintain scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Producing reports and presentations with study results in collaboration with team members.
• Maintaining relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction, analyzing clients’ business requirements and identifying opportunities for further business.
• Supporting proposal preparation by developing project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Mentoring other junior consultants on the team.
• Developing automation scripts to streamline repetitive tasks, reduce errors, and boost overall efficiency.
• Delivering on-site consulting and training services.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience performing distribution power systems analysis for electric utilities, developers, or national labs.
• Experience analyzing power flow and DER impacts using PSS®E, PSS®SINCAL, CYME, Synergi, OpenDSS, or GridLAB-D
• Good knowledge of distribution systems, microgrids, and DER planning principles and standards.
• Strong communication, presentation, and listening skills with demonstrated ability to write effective technical reports.
• Ability to travel 10% domestically and internationally.

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior relevant consulting experience.
• Experience performing techno-economic analysis of microgrids and hybrid energy systems to optimize system design and life cycle costs and to support investment and project decision-making.
• Experience in transmission planning, and familiarity with NERC Reliability Standards, RTO and other regional planning criteria, procedures, and practices.
• Experience working in the ISO-NE, PJM, and/or SPP regions.
• Practical familiarity with using advanced power system analysis tools (i.e. TARA, ASPEN, PowerWorld, PSCAD or PSLF)
• Experience leading, mentoring, or developing others professionally.