Power Systems Engineer

**Your Job**
Be an active participant in the development of the power systems team, including the development of procedures, templates and workflows for reports.

**Our Team**

DEPCOM POWER, INC is a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Operation and Maintenance (O&M), Repowering and Energy Storage services for the U.S. utility solar and energy industries. Our rapid growth, reputation and strong position in the energy market offer dynamic career opportunities for individuals seeking an exciting work environment in America's fastest growing sector.

**What You Will Do**
- Be an active participant in the development of the power systems team, including the development of procedures, templates and workflows for reports.
- Develop and review generic and user-defined models using PSSE/PSCAD software for use during initial and final submissions of models for generating Facilities under construction, such as utility scale solar, energy storage, or Facilities which include both technologies and associated substations, gen-tie and switchyards
- Develop and review system-level plant models for steady-state and transient analysis for electrical studies, including load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, grounding systems analysis, transient over-voltage, total harmonic distortion, lightning risk assessment, transfer limits and other AC system studies
- Coordinate with Lead Design Engineers on system studies and how it may impact the current design of the Facility between the equipment selection, MV collection system(s), and substation and switchyard design and equipment ratings.
- Ability to lead conversations on tasks to technical and non-technical employees and customers.
- Seek knowledge and input from others to help innovate procedures and processes to perform model development, power plant testing, and model validation reporting.
- Work closely with our SCADA partners to develop an automated package to remotely test the requirements for NERC MOD testing including higher resolution data acquisition and default testing modes withing the power plant controller.
- Create intellectual property to differentiate DEPCOM as a leader in services and support being a one-source solution for our customers.
- Identify and test new technologies and tools to achieve optimal productivity of personnel.
- Manage workload to prioritize competing demands while meeting deadlines and expectations.
- Manage a database of equipment models furnished by DEPCOM's vendors and preferred partners, for use on multiple projects.

**Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)**:

- Bachelor or higher degree in electrical or related engineering with professional registration (Cedula Profesional - SEP) in Mexico.
- At least five years of relevant professional experience in power system analysis in transient and steady analysis.
- Experience using power systems analysis software, such as PSLF/PSSE/PSCAD/EMTP, and steady-state electrical engineering software, such as SKM/ETAP/CDEGS/CYME
- Understanding of detailed modeling and equivalent modeling, and ability to flag unreasonable model values or system level constraints.
- Experience with managing deadlines and expectations for multiple projects in parallel
- Substation Field Experience, including point-to-point wiring, equipment selection, and general design.
- Knowledge of engineering principles for analysis and design
- Ability to travel to US during short periods (Valid passport and visa)
- Valid driving license
- Fluent in English oral and written communication.

**What Will Put You Ahead**
- Consultant experience
- Knowledge of NERC and Regional ISO/Utility Model Validation and testing requirements
- Experience in project management
- Knowledge of utility scale solar, energy storage solutions, or repowering services
- Proficiency using ETAP
- Hands-on expertise in programing LISP,.NET, Python or Dynamo programming
- Knowledge of template drawings, sheet-set manager, and smart-blocks
- Substation, gen-tie and switchyard design experience
- Understanding of balance of plant concepts.
- PE Engineer registration (Canada or US).

**Who We Are**

As a Koch company, Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) specializes in process and pollution control equipment and digital technologies to help industries reduce emissions, save energy and get the most from their resources. From pollution control to advanced filtration, we're focused on providing customers with products and solutions to help them optimize, transform and succeed. Industries we serve include refineries, chemicals, municipalities, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, food and dairy, utilities and automotive.At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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