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Power Systems Engineer – Transient Studies Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
83 days ago
Salary
$97.4K - $137.3K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Power Systems Engineer – Transient Studies Specialist
Revamp Engineering, Inc.
• Perform EMT-based transient studies including: Temporary Overvoltage (TOV) • Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV) • Switching Overvoltage (SOV) • Lightning and surge analysis • Develop and execute simulations using PSCAD (primary) and/or EMTP-RV. • Evaluate insulation coordination and equipment duty under transient conditions. • Develop and validate system models, including inverter-based resources (PV, BESS). • Perform core power system studies including: Power flow studies • Short-circuit studies • Harmonic analysis and mitigation assessment. • Prepare engineering documentation and structured technical reports. • Translate study results into practical engineering recommendations (e.g., surge arrester selection, breaker ratings, insulation levels, harmonic filtering). • Coordinate with internal discipline team members to complete assigned tasks. • Prepare structured, defensible technical reports suitable for client and utility review. • Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of assigned engineering work. • Interface directly with clients and utilities to define study scope, present results, and support technical discussions. • Maintain accurate project documentation and modeling files. • Support schedule coordination and timely delivery of assigned tasks. • May assist in developing work plans for assigned study tasks. • Complete essential duties including meeting assigned deadlines and deliverables. • Perform other related duties as required.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required, Masters degree or greater is desirable.
- Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in power systems studies.
- Demonstrated experience using EMT simulation tools (PSCAD preferred; EMTP-RV acceptable).
- Experience performing transient studies using EMT tools.
- Working knowledge of: Insulation coordination principles and standards
- Power flow analysis
- Short-circuit studies
- Harmonic analysis fundamentals
- Ability to evaluate and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Preferred Experience with renewable energy plant studies (PV, BESS) and inverter-based resource modeling.
- Familiarity with utility or ISO interconnection study processes.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Professional Engineer (PE or Canadian P. Eng) licensure is desirable.
Benefits
- Participation in Revamp’s Employee Ownership ESOP program
- Competitive compensation with bonus.
- Full benefits package including 99% employer-paid health, vision, life, and dental insurance.
- Medical, dependent care, and commuter FSA.
- Monthly health and wellness stipend.
- Attractive vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) savings plan with 100% match up to 6%, vested immediately.
- Paid volunteer time off and charitable donation matching.
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