Network Planning & Applications Engineer
Network Planning & Power Systems Engineer
Position Overview
A growing power technology organization is seeking an experienced Network Planning & Power Systems Engineer to support the development and application of advanced solutions for transmission and distribution networks.
This position sits at the intersection of power system planning, application engineering, and technical business development. The engineer will perform detailed system studies, identify grid constraints, evaluate potential solutions, and work with utility and industry stakeholders to determine the most effective technical approach.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in power system analysis and enjoys applying both conventional and emerging grid technologies to complex transmission and distribution challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform transmission and distribution system studies related to system expansion, reliability, voltage performance, stability, and power quality.
- Identify system constraints and develop technically viable solutions to address utility and customer requirements.
- Conduct detailed power system analyses including:
- Load flow studies
- Transient stability analysis
- Electromagnetic transient studies
- Harmonic analysis
- Voltage stability assessments
- Analyze industrial and utility power quality issues and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Perform or support specialized studies including insulation coordination, transient overvoltage, and arc flash analysis.
- Develop, validate, and maintain power system models representing advanced transmission and distribution technologies.
- Evaluate applications for technologies such as:
- FACTS devices
- Power electronic converters
- Energy storage systems
- Reactive power and voltage support equipment
- Fault current mitigation technologies
- Advanced transmission solutions
- Perform detailed application studies to determine the technical viability and potential system benefits of proposed solutions.
- Work directly with utility planners, engineers, consultants, and other industry stakeholders to understand system needs and develop appropriate solutions.
- Support the preparation of technical and commercial proposals for transmission and distribution infrastructure projects.
- Perform technical and economic comparisons of alternative system expansion strategies.
- Contribute to new technology development by providing insight into emerging grid requirements and customer needs.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations, reports, and industry conference materials.
- Provide technical guidance, review, and mentorship to junior engineers.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of professional experience within the electric power industry, with an emphasis on power systems analysis, transmission planning, system design, or grid operations.
- Strong theoretical and practical understanding of:
- Power flow analysis
- Transient stability
- Harmonic analysis
- Electromagnetic transients
- Voltage performance
- Experience utilizing industry-standard power system simulation and network analysis software.
- Ability to interpret complex study results and translate them into practical engineering recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience within an electric utility, transmission planning organization, consulting firm, or power technology provider.
- Transmission and distribution planning experience.
- Experience evaluating FACTS, reactive power compensation, power electronics, or other advanced transmission technologies.
- Exposure to EMT modeling and simulation.
- Experience supporting customer-facing technical engagements or application engineering.
- Experience developing technical proposals and evaluating the economic benefits of alternative grid solutions.
- Previous experience reviewing or mentoring the work of junior power systems engineers.
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