Power Systems Studies Engineer - Dynamic Modeling

The OpportunityUlteig is currently seeking talented and motivated Studies level engineering candidates to support power system studies and transmission planning projects within the renewable energy and power marketsWhat You'll DoThe Studies Engineer for the dynamic studies team is expected to perform the following tasks: Develop PSSE, PSLF, TSAT, and PSCAD models of renewable plants Perform model quality tests and model benchmarking for various software models Understand dynamic model block diagrams and tune parameters to meet regional model performance requirements Design and model custom master plant controls for large multi-resource renewable projects (PV, BESS, Datacenters) Research and test relatively new available models of datacenter loads and understand the challenges posed to the grid Work closely with the business development team to understand customer needs and application Work with SCADA engineers in charge of building and implementing master plant controls Support proposal efforts by demonstrating theoretical renewable generation and datacenter co-located plant operation Model master plant control in parallel with the design of master plant control to understand and mitigate any challenges Respond quickly to customer design changes, questions, and deadlines, and maintain a flexible attitude toward the work Stay current with regulatory changes, new grid codes, and evolving ISO/RTO requirements related to grid interconnections Conduct various dynamic simulations including voltage and frequency ride through, voltage step change, frequency step change, SCR tests, and fault analyses Support model validation and model benchmarking Stay up to date on new industry guidance and standards for modeling and requirements for inverter-based resources and datacenters Help develop tools to automate and streamline model quality tests and analyses What We Expect from You Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required, ABET accredited program, or equivalent required A minimum of 5 years of working experience directly related to power systems or control systems Experience with Matlab Simulink Experience with dynamic analysis utilizing PSS®E and PSCAD software, preferred Experience in conducting analysis on multi-resource renewable projects, preferred Experience developing custom user-defined models in PSS®E or PSCAD software, preferred Experience with programming in Python, preferred Actively manages individual workload, adapts to changing requirements, maintains flexibility Must be a self-starter and willing to identify improvements and implement them, utilizing support from others Must be comfortable asking questions to team when learning new skills · Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, clients and external agencies Innovative mindset Permanent authorization to work in the U.S As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.What You Can Expect from Ulteig Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees for over 75 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, it means you will have the opportunity to make a difference by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We realize that a huge part of our success has relied heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. Being 100% employee-owned means, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.We offer our team members: Flexible Workplace Employee Ownership Competitive Pay Comprehensive Benefits Package Collaborative Environment Innovative Culture Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including power, renewables, transportation and water. Ulteig's footprint spans the country and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients. At Ulteig, we deeply care and listen to the needs of our team to ensure they are com