Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Electric Power Engineers is seeking an experienced Transmission Planning Software Engineer to join their utilities team. The role involves developing, testing, and validating software solutions that enhance transmission planning assessment workflows, while collaborating with power system engineers and software developers.
Responsibilities
- Design and test software solutions that enhance utility scale generation development
- Conduct technical demonstrations of software tools to support new user trainings and sales
- Work with Python and other relevant languages to automate processes and build tools that streamline transmission system studies and simulations
- Work closely with transmission planners, software developers, and cross-functional teams to develop and integrate software solutions that energy development needs
- Serve as a trusted expert for new customer on-boardings and tailored solution deployments
- Test and troubleshoot software solutions to ensure accuracy, reliability, and performance in the context of power system studies
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems; a Master's degree is a plus
- 4+ years of experience as a power systems engineer, including transmission planning and analysis or renewable energy development
- Deep understanding of the US transmission network and generation development, including ISO/RTO market structures
- Strong presentation and communication skills – capable of explaining complex topics in an understandable manner
- Familiarity with software development and testing frameworks to ensure robust software solutions
- Excellent problem-solving skills, especially in identifying and resolving software issues related to power system simulations and analysis
- Strong programming and automation skills, particularly in Python
- Proficiency in power system software such as PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA
- Experience conducting power system studies like Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability
- Experience with software testing frameworks and methodologies to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of developed tools
- Familiarity with cloud-based software development and the integration of power system models
- Knowledge of AI-driven or machine-learning applications in power systems is a plus
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- MyShare Employee Ownership Program
- Work with industry leaders
- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
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