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Power Engineers Transmission Planning & Studies Engineer - Junior Level (REMOTE) in Portland, Oregon
Transmission Planning & Studies Engineer - Junior Level (REMOTE)
Location: Nationwide
State/Territory:
Department: Power Delivery SAS VI Dept
Description
Transmission Planning & Studies Engineer - Junior Level
Power Engineers, Inc. is seeking junior-level Transmission Planning/Studies Engineers. This position is posted in multiple POWER office locations with the ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location (please note in the application questions where you prefer to be located).
Roles and Responsibilities
This individual will be responsible for interfacing with other engineers in the preparation of computer-based models and performing power system studies on utility transmission/distribution systems and industrial/commercial electrical power systems, including: feasibility studies, system impact studies, reactive compensation studies, protective relay settings, critical clearing time, stability (transient & dynamic), long/short range planning studies, short circuit, load flow, motor starting, power factor correction, and other related studies.
This person must be able to self-manage, with a strong conceptualization ability and strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills – including the capability to explain complex technical issues to decision-makers and project teams.
Required Education/Experience
Requires a BSEE
Two (2) + years of experience in electrical engineering system studies
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills including proposal writing, report writing, and other technical writing
Experience with PSSE, PSLF, or other equivalent software packages
Experience with TARA steady-state preferred
Willing to travel (10% or more at times)
Ability to work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment
Desired Education/Experience
EIT registration (or equivalent)
MSEE
EMT software experience is a plus
At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.
Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package:
Medical/Dental/Vision
Parental Leave
Paid Holidays
Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
Voluntary Life Insurance
401K
POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
EOE, including disability/vets
Salary DOE: The pay range for this position is $59,000.00- $89,000.00 per year; however, base pay may be higher or lower depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This figure does not include additional compensation such as health benefits, vacation, 401k, etc.
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