Power System Studies Engineer (Energy Consulting)

TL;DR

Power System Studies Engineer (Energy Consulting): Performing electrical power system modeling and analysis primarily for renewable facilities encompassing solar, wind, battery storage generation projects and substation design with an accent on short circuit, reactive power/load flow, arc flash, dynamic, transient, harmonic studies. Focus on interconnection compliance, ampacity, grounding calculations, and developing quality studies and reports.

Fully remote or in-office (Lakewood, CO). Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

$75,000 - $110,000 / year

Company

Engineering services firm serving power engineering needs since 1982, voted top workplace by Denver Post.

What you will do

• Create and develop studies and reports including short circuit, reactive power/load flow, arc flash, dynamic, transient, harmonic, interconnection compliance, ampacity, grounding.
• Assist with client contacts, communication, and maintain strong company-client relationships.
• Apply codes and standards, attend conferences, training, and safety sessions.
• Occasionally assist with equipment testing, commissioning, and detailed design of electrical power systems including one-line diagrams, relaying schematics, SCADA, grounding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from accredited institution, electric power option preferred.
• 1–4 years of relevant engineering or field experience.
• Proficiency in power system modeling software: Steady State (PowerFactory or ETAP required), System Protection & Arc Flash (ETAP required), Cable Ampacity (Cymcap), Grounding (CDEGS or WinIGS).
• FE, PE a plus but not required.
• Travel: 5–15%.

Nice to have

• Interconnection & Dynamic Modeling (PSSe, PSLF), Transient Studies (PSCAD).
• Steady State nice-to-have: SKM Power Tools, Easypower, Aspen, Windmil.
• System Protection nice-to-have: Easypower, CAPE, Aspen, Power Factory, SKM.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, basic life, long-term disability.
• 401(k) with matching, immediate vesting; annual/discretionary bonuses.
• Paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, licensure/certifications.
• 8 paid holidays including floating; team building, hybrid/remote flexibility.
• Career development, training, coaching; pet insurance.