Principal Staff Engineer Technical

Our partner in Hicksville, NY is currently seeking a Principal Staff Engineer Technical for their location in Hicksville, NY. This role involves performing electromagnetic transient studies for the LIPA transmission system, focusing on inverter-based resources, HVDC, and FACTS devices.

Responsibilities:

• Develop in-house capability for Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) model development.
• Organize, review, and maintain model updates and documentation.
• Implement model validation practices to ensure accuracy of EMT models.
• Perform complex EMT studies for transmission and distribution systems as needed.
• Conduct various transient studies for interconnecting resources and devices.
• Utilize EMT study models to assess potential solutions for system performance.
• Collaborate with Transmission and Distribution Planning, providing support in EMT study areas.
• Ensure compliance with NERC reliability standards through EMT studies.
• Engage with consultants to understand transient performance of the transmission system.
• Actively participate in working groups, universities, and utilities to understand control concepts.
• Research and collaborate with industry experts to implement best modeling and study practices.
• Develop methodology to model and interpret analysis using simulation tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Transmission Planning or Transmission Protection Engineering.
• Thorough understanding of power system analysis principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel for meetings, conferences, and trainings.
• Ability to respond to emergency storm conditions requiring fieldwork.
• Desired skills: Two years of experience with EMT software tools, experience in PSS/E data conversion, Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or PE License.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $90,800 - $149,800
• Incentive: PIP 15%
• Flexible Work Model
• Opportunities for career development
• Resources of a Fortune 500 company
• Commitment to combating climate change and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.