Power Systems Electrical Engineer, Career - GRID

Job Title: Power Systems Electrical Engineer, Career - GRID

Duration: 24 months oncontract

***LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY***

The roles will be hybrid with visit to Rocklin on 1 to 3 days per week based on the business need. Few times a year, visit to Vacaville office would be needed only if there is a key training or meetings.

Description:

The true level the hiring manager is looking for would be of CAREER level

**Client laptop will be provided***

**Equipment required: personal phone for communication

TOP THINGS:

1) Advance degree in power system

2) No experience or minimum experience

3) Local candidate close to Rocklin and enthusiastic to learn.

Minimum

* Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

* Ability to report to Rocklin, CA.

Desired:

* Advanced Degree in Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience

* 3 years of experience in power system or control system engineering.

* 3 years of work experience supporting advance power system such as Power Flow and State Estimation within the Bulk Electric System.

* Knowledge of the Client Grid Solutions/Alstom EMS

* Advanced level knowledge in EMS advanced applications (state estimation and contingency analysis), voltage stability analysis, transient stability analysis, Synchrophasor based analysis tools.

* Working proficiency with industry standard power flow analysis applications.

* Competitive candidates must have strong technical and analytical skills.

* Competitive candidates should demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to take initiative.

* Operational knowledge of the Electric Transmission System.

* Excellent organizational and leadership skills

Responsibilities

* Supporting the real-time applications - state estimator, contingency analysis (with RAS/SPS modeled), voltage stability and transient stability. Ensure robust, high quality solutions by tuning the network model and correcting issues with real-time telemetry, models, etc.

*Design, develop and implement modification to EMS system models to reflect ongoing changes to the transmission, generation and SCADA systems

*Timely response to control center personnel for information or solution to power system application problems (Powerflow, State Estimation, Contingency Analysis)

Support day-to-day maintenance activities for EMS

* Responsible for identifying and addressing gaps in EMS processes.

* Assist in the development and operationalization of procedures and ensure compliance with applicable NERC Standards.

* Provide support to EMS Operations including EMS On-Call duties as needed.

* Technical lead on projects involving multiple departments and overseeing project completion.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an AA/EEO employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce.