Senior Power System Studies Consultant – North America
At PSC, we’ve been at the forefront of energy transformation for 30 years! If you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to shape tomorrow’s energy landscape today, working on diverse and impactful projects that matter. Whether it’s renewable energy integration, HVDC systems, energy storage solutions, or geomagnetic induced current (GIC) analysis, you’ll be solving complex challenges while building a rewarding career.
Why Join Us?
- Variety of Projects: At PSC, you'll work on a wide range of projects for clients in power generation, transmission, and renewable energy. Whether it's steady-state analysis, power flow, HVDC systems, or energy storage, you’ll be constantly challenged with exciting and impactful work.
- Problem-Solving & Innovation: You will be solving complex technical problems—designing control systems, tackling steady state analysis or transient stability. Your work will contribute to industry innovation and shape the energy systems of tomorrow.
- Global Collaboration: As part of a global team, you’ll collaborate with world-class experts who bring deep technical knowledge and innovation to every project. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge work while continuously learning and evolving.
- Career Growth & Flexibility: We are committed to your professional development, providing clear pathways for career advancement. Whether you want to specialize in power systems analysis, expand into leadership, or explore new technologies, we offer the resources and support to help you grow. With flexible working arrangements, you’ll enjoy the freedom to balance your professional and personal life.
- Empowered to Lead: You’ll have the autonomy to drive change and influence the future of energy systems. At PSC, your contributions matter. You’ll work in a purpose-driven environment where innovation thrives and your achievements are celebrated.
What We’re Looking For:
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, with a strong focus on power systems.
- 7+ years of experience in power system studies, with demonstrated expertise in generator interconnection studies (e.g., feasibility, system impact, and facility studies) within ISO/RTO environments such as PJM, MISO, or similar.
- Strong understanding of transmission system planning, dynamic and steady-state analysis, and power system stability (transient, voltage, and frequency).
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard simulation tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, PowerWorld, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, or PSLF.
- Proven ability to lead studies, manage multiple projects, and deliver high-quality technical results under tight timelines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex system behaviors and provide practical engineering solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, with experience preparing technical reports and interfacing with clients, ISOs, and stakeholders.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced consulting environment, with a high level of ownership and accountability.
Preferred Skills & Knowledge (useful but not essential):
- Experience with inverter-based resource (IBR) modeling and compliance with standards such as IEEE 2800.
- Familiarity with control systems, power electronics, and renewable generation technologies.
- Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Python) for study workflows.
Your Responsibilities will Include:
- Lead and execute advanced power system studies and network modeling to meet client requirements related to reliability, regulatory compliance, and system performance.
- Perform and oversee complex studies, including generator interconnection (feasibility, system impact, and facility studies), transient and voltage stability, short circuit, arc-flash, insulation coordination, and power plant/grid integration design.
- Provide technical leadership in study methodology, model validation, and results interpretation, ensuring high-quality and defensible deliverables.
- Prepare and review comprehensive technical reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with ISO/RTO and client standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary and global teams, mentoring junior engineers and driving consistent, high-quality execution across projects.
- Manage client relationships, proactively communicating technical findings, risks, and recommendations while ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
- Support and contribute to business development efforts, including proposal preparation, scope definition, and identifying new opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
Location: You can work for PSC from either the US or Canada, in one of our offices, hybrid or remote. We are not accepting applications from overseas candidates at this level. You can see more on us, our locations and benefits on our careers site.
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