Power Systems Engineer III (Remote)

Power Systems Engineer III

Remote (United States), 12 Month Contract

Standard Office Hours (EST), up to $52.96/hour

We are seeking a highly motivated Power Systems Engineer III to support engineering activities across renewable energy and transmission infrastructure projects. This position will play a key role in power system analysis, transmission planning, generation interconnection studies, and electrical system modelling supporting large-scale renewable energy developments.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, construction, utility, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure project compliance, reliability, and successful grid integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and validate PSS®E and PSCAD models for transmission and generation projects.

• Perform and review steady-state, dynamic, short circuit, and transient power system studies.

• Conduct transmission line design studies including:

• Line energization studies
• Switching overvoltage analysis
• Shunt reactor sizing
• Auto-reclosing evaluations
• System reliability assessments

• Support renewable energy interconnection processes and provide technical guidance throughout project development.

• Collaborate with ISOs, utilities, transmission operators, and regulatory agencies to facilitate interconnection approvals.

• Ensure compliance with regional modelling requirements and applicable industry standards.

• Develop software tools and analytical solutions to improve system reliability and engineering efficiency.

• Contribute technical expertise to innovative transmission and renewable energy projects.

• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering documentation.

• Participate in project meetings and communicate technical findings to internal and external stakeholders.

• Support additional engineering activities as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Experience using power system analysis software including:

• PSS®E
• PSCAD
• Aspen OneLiner
• TSAT
• GE PSLF

• Strong understanding of:

• Power flow analysis
• Voltage stability
• Dynamic system performance
• Reactive power compensation
• Grid interconnection requirements

• Knowledge of utility and ISO interconnection procedures across North America.

• Excellent technical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Renewable energy project experience.

• Transmission planning and grid integration experience.

• Utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, or transmission project exposure.

• Experience working directly with utilities, ISOs, and transmission operators.

Why Apply?

• Fully remote opportunity.
• Long-term 12-month contract assignment.
• Work on cutting-edge renewable energy and transmission projects.
• Exposure to major utility-scale generation and transmission developments.
• Opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading engineering teams.

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