EnerNex · 15 hours ago
Senior Power Systems Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expEnerNex is seeking an experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer to support and lead complex power system studies and consulting engagements for utilities, system operators, developers, and regulators. The role involves executing technical work, providing engineering judgment, and serving as a trusted technical resource for clients and internal teams.
EnergyConsultingPower GridSecurity
Hiring Manager
Kirk Graves
Responsibilities
Lead and execute advanced power system studies related to transmission and distribution systems, including steady-state, dynamic, transient, and power quality analyses
Apply engineering judgment to evaluate system performance, identify risks, and develop practical, defensible recommendations for clients
Serve as a technical point of contact on projects, supporting client discussions, explaining study results, and responding to technical questions with clarity and confidence
Develop and review detailed engineering models using industry-standard tools (e.g., PSS®E, PSCAD, EMTP, PSLF, ASPEN, PowerFactory, OpenDSS), ensuring models are technically sound and aligned with project objectives
Prepare high-quality technical reports and presentations that clearly communicate findings, implications, and recommended actions to both technical and non-technical audiences
Support renewable and inverter-based resource integration efforts, including interconnection studies, compliance evaluations, and performance assessments
Collaborate with project managers and senior staff to support scope definition, schedules, and technical approach for client engagements
Provide technical mentorship and review support for junior engineers, helping maintain EnerNex’s standards of quality and consistency
Stay informed on evolving industry standards, utility practices, and regulatory requirements affecting power system planning and operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (Power Systems focus preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience performing power system analysis or related engineering work
Demonstrated experience with power system modeling and simulation tools commonly used in utility and interconnection studies
Solid understanding of transmission and/or distribution system behavior, protection concepts, and power quality considerations
Experience working with or supporting utilities, ISOs/RTOs, renewable developers, or regulatory entities
Strong technical writing skills, with experience producing formal engineering reports suitable for external stakeholders
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multi-disciplinary consulting team
Preferred
Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
Experience with renewable energy integration, inverter-based resources, or emerging grid technologies
Familiarity with IEEE, NERC, or regional reliability standards and planning requirements
Prior consulting experience or demonstrated client-facing technical responsibility
Company
EnerNex
EnerNex is an electric power engineering and consulting firm that specializes in the development of new electric power technology.
11-50 employees
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2023-07-18
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