Staff Engineer

Our partner is seeking a Staff Engineer based in Hicksville, NY, operating under a Flexible Work Model. This opportunity offers a unique experience with career development, a focus on clean energy technology, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities:

• Develop in-house capability for Electromagnetic Transient models and establish a process for organizing, reviewing, and maintaining model updates and documentation.
• Implement model validation practices to ensure the accuracy of Electromagnetic Transient models.
• Perform complex transient studies for interconnecting resources and devices, such as inverter-based resources, HVDC, or FACTS devices.
• Utilize applicable EMT study models to assess potential solutions for system performance requirements.
• Collaborate with Transmission and Distribution Planning, providing support in EMT study areas.
• Ensure compliance with NERC reliability standards by conducting applicable EMT studies and monitoring proposed/new standards.
• Support EMT training for planning engineers.
• Engage with technical consultants, universities, and utilities to understand control concepts of resources.
• Research and collaborate with industry experts to implement best EMT modeling and study practices.
• Develop methodology to model and interpret analysis using PSCAD or other EMT simulation tools.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of control, design, and performance of IBR, HVDC, or FACTS devices under different scenarios.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Transmission Planning or Transmission Protection Engineering.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Thorough understanding of power system analysis principles.
• Understanding of practical electrical characteristics of power system equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel for meetings, conferences, and trainings.
• Desire to handle challenging projects, quick learning ability, and attention to detail.

Desired:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or PE License.
• Minimum two years of experience with EMT software tools for analysis.
• Experience in the conversion of PSS/E data to transient models in an EMT platform.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $79,800 - $131,700.
• Incentive: PIP 10%.
• Flexible Work Model.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Commitment to combating climate change and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Certain positions may require access to Part 810-Controlled Information, and specific authorization may be necessary. The organization is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment.

During storm restoration efforts, employees may be required to perform functions outside routine duties and on a different schedule.

The drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment, testing for cause, post-incident/accident, and random testing for federally regulated roles, inclusive of marijuana.

The organization provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.