Planning Engineer Sr - Operations Stability
Core
Provides electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the planning and operations of the electric power system, performing steady-state and dynamic contingency analysis to ensure grid stability.
Role type
Senior IC power system planning engineer
Builds
System stability assessments, operating limits, and simulation tools for the Texas power grid
Domain
Electric utility / Power systems engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Power system simulation (PSSE, VSAT, TSAT), dynamic modeling of inverter-based resources, Python programming, NERC reliability standards, power flow analysis, report generation
Preferred skills
PSCAD modeling, EMS experience, IEEE 2800 understanding, controls and power electronics modeling, PMU/DFR data analysis
Technologies
PSSE, VSAT, TSAT, Python, PSCAD, EMS
Responsibilities
Design and perform steady-state and dynamic contingency analyses; run scenarios and analyze study accuracy; structure stability studies to determine operating limits; review stakeholder reports for technical accuracy; mentor less experienced engineers; lead multifunctional teams to perform studies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities