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Power Engineer

Preston Hunter

Power Engineer

Taylor, TX
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    JOB PURPOSE Provides engineering analysis and technical support to ensure continuing reliable operations of the electric power grid in compliance with NERC Standards, ERCOT Protocols and Market Guides. JOB SUMMARY Provides electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the planning and operation of the electric power system. Implements appropriate system modeling, develops tools and procedures to perform system studies, analyzes simulated or actual operating results, develops solutions to current or future system issues, and appropriately reports findings and recommendations. • Analyzes transmission network data including Transmission and Generation element parameters. • Works closely with Client Services and System Planning. • Works with EMS and Transmission Planning load flow cases to provide accurate power system analysis. • Reviews and develops methods to increase model accuracy including data comparisons and validity checks. • Develops, enhances, and maintains reports associated with Protocol and Guide compliance criteria. EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or a combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with knowledge equivalent to a major in such fields. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: • Less than one year experience (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience in electric utility industry. NICE TO HAVE WORK EXPERIENCE: • Some experience within the electric utility industry. • Experience running power system load flow studies in PSSE. • Experience running transfer analysis systems studies. • Ability to write technical reports of in depth analysis completed. • Experience with VBA or other programming language. • Experience creating queries in Access, Oracle, or SQL. • Experience using TARA

     

     

    _In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document, I-9 Form, upon hire. _

    At this time, Preston-Hunter does not sponsor work Visa’s, and all candidates must be eligible to be a W-2 employee working through Preston-Hunter. All offers of employment, if any, are conditioned on the provision of satisfactory proof of the individual’s right to work in the United States, as required by law. _ _

    PRESTON-HUNTER, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT OF ANY KIND: Preston-Hunter is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Preston-Hunter are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, qualified disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Preston-Hunter will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. In the event I feel I have been harassed or discriminated against; I agree to immediately report the issue to Preston-Hunter Human Resources. Preston-Hunter encourages applicants of all ages, excepting for minors.