High Voltage Power System Studies – Senior Engineer

ANS
Denver, CO
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced electrical engineers with a focus on power system analysis working in the renewables and utility interconnection domain.

Best fit for

  • Experienced power system engineers with leadership potential in renewables and utility interconnection projects
    — “seeking an experienced Transmission Line - Senior Engineer to join our growing engineering team”
  • Candidates with a track record in mentoring and team collaboration
    — “Lead, teach and mentor junior engineers”
  • Individuals with a strong background in load flow, short circuit, and stability studies
    — “Demonstrated experience in load flow, short circuit, and stability studies”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a minimum of 8 years of power system analysis experience
    — “Minimum 8+ years of experience in power system analysis”
  • Candidates should be prepared to meet industry standards compliance expectations
    — “Analyze designs to ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and NERC standards”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your experience with power system modeling and electrical calculations in your resume
    — “Conducting feasibility studies, power system modeling, and electrical calculations for substation and transmission line projects”
  • Showcase your knowledge in protective device coordination and arc-flash analysis
    — “Skilled in protective device coordination, arc-flash analysis, mitigation strategies, and relay settings”
  • Demonstrate your familiarity with software like ETAP, PSCAD, and PSS/E
    — “Potential Software Usage: ETAP, PSCAD, CYMCAP, WINIGS, PSS/E, AMPCALC, PVSYST, SAM, CDEGS”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • conduct power system studies
  • lead teams
  • contribute to business development
Typical background
electrical engineeringpower system analysis

Skills & requirements

Required

Power System AnalysisElectrical EngineeringStandards ComplianceMentorship

Preferred

RenewablesFerc/nerc StandardsTransient Analysis

Stack & domain

Power System AnalysisElectrical CalculationsStandards ComplianceMentorshipTechnical ExpertiseProject ExperienceSoftware UsageCollaborationTeamworkProblem-solvingCommunicationLeadershipTeachingPE LicensureEngineeringPower SystemsRenewablesSolarBattery Energy Storage

About the role

Original posting from ANS via Lever

At ANS, we’re not just a consulting engineering firm—we’re a team of trailblazers shaping the future of multi-disciplinary engineering.

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and Top 10 Hottest Engineering Firms in the US by Zweig Reports, and featured in Inc. 5000’s Top 250 for our staggering 1,748% growth, we’re proud of what we’ve built and where we’re headed.

We’re allergic to bureaucracy, thrive on innovation, and embrace data-driven decisions. If you love collaboration, creativity, and a fast-paced environment, we might just be your perfect match! Our team includes professionals licensed in over 20 states, with more than 70 years of collective experience. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages growth and professional development. At ANS, you’ll enjoy paid vacation, sick, and personal time off; support for continuing education and community involvement; and comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental benefits for eligible employees.

It is an exciting time to join ANS. We are seeking an experienced Transmission Line - Senior Engineer to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will participate in and contribute to a diverse range of engineering projects and services in a team-oriented environment. Under the direction of experienced engineers and in collaboration with a team, you will gain exposure to the Renewables industry in Solar and Battery Energy Storage projects and Utility Interconnections.

Key Responsibilities::

  • Conducting feasibility studies, power system modeling, and electricalcalculations for substation and transmission line projects
  • Reviewing electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation tosupport power system analysis
  • Analyze designs to ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and NERCstandards
  • Providing mentorship and leading teams
  • Contributing technical expertise to business development and proposals
  • Lead, teach and mentor junior engineers

Requirements::

  • Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in power system analysis
  • PE Licensure is preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Demonstrated experience in load flow, short circuit, and stability studies
  • Project experience in power systems or renewables
  • Skilled in protective device coordination, arc-flash analysis, mitigation strategies, and relay settings
  • Capable of performing grounding system analysis, harmonics studies, and cable shield induced voltage assessments 

Nice-to-Haves::

MS in Electrical Engineering 

Involvement in student/professional engineering societies 

Experience with electrical design or consulting 

Experience with substation/transmission grounding design

Proficient in modeling and analyzing transients including TOV, switching surges, and lightning 

Understanding of FERC and NERC PRC standards, including preparation of closeout documentation for CAISO, SPP, ERCOT and other regulatory bodies 

Potential Software Usage::

ETAP

PSCAD

CYMCAP

WINIGS 

PSS/E 

AMPCALC

PVSYST 

SAM

CDEGS

Compensation:

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Unlimited PTO

Vision insurance

Wellness Fund

#LI-ANS

If you’re passionate about clean energy design, precision engineering, and turning data into impact, we want to meet you! Join us in shaping the next generation of solar and battery storage projects—and help transform ANS into the name everyone in renewables knows.

Source: ANS careers (Lever)

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