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FACTS Electrical Studies Engineer

Posted 24 June 2024
Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
LocationSchenectady
Job type Contract
Discipline Renewable Energy & InfrastructureEnergy Management
ReferenceFACTS-24JUN24
Contact NameAsh Jessa

Job description

​TGRC is collaborating with a global OEM to find skilled FACTS Electrical Studies Engineers. The role involves conducting studies on electric power systems and equipment applications related to Fixed Series Capacitors and Synchronous Condenser FACTS projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform power system analysis, modeling, and simulation.

  • Develop control engineering solutions for grid-interconnected generation, transmission, or distribution.

  • Identify and mitigate risks in equipment ratings and proposals.

Required Qualifications

  • Proficiency in transient analysis simulation packages (e.g., ATP, PSCAD).

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE/MSEE) or equivalent.

  • Minimum 3 years (BSEE) or 1 year (MSEE) experience in generation planning, market design and operations, utility operations, or energy market consulting.

Desired Characteristics

  • Expertise in technical performance analysis, harmonic analysis, and generator excitation modeling.

  • Experience in power electronics control development for utility or industrial systems.

  • Proficiency in designing and modeling control systems and transient analysis.

  • Familiarity with global modeling and simulation requirements.

  • Active participation in professional societies like IEEE or CIGRE.

  • Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.

  • Willingness to travel (15-30%).

  • Ability to multitask and work in a matrixed team environment.

If you have the required qualifications and are eager to contribute to innovative solutions in electric power systems, apply now!