System engineer Jobs in Kansas City, KS

Description

JOB TITLE : Power System Planning and Studies Engineer

REQUISITION : STR002G

DEPARTMENT : Transmission & Distribution Planning (Research and Development) - Emergency Response Center

LOCATION : Kansas City, MO

PAY RANGE :

Engineer II : $81,000 - $101,200 - $121,400

Staff Engineer : $90,500 - $113,100 - $135,700

Sr Engineer : $91,600 - $122,100 - $152,600

Lead Engineer : $107,900 - $143,800 - $179,800

Principal Engineer : $112,500 - $150,000 - $187,500

Scheduled Work Hours : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm (additional hours as required)

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

The utility industry is changing. To be prepared for these changes, it is imperative that the electrical transmission and distribution systems are planned accordingly. Evergy is seeking a self-motivated individual to help its transmission and distribution planning (transmission planning, T&D planning) organization perform engineering studies and develop systems to address the multitude of changes taking place with how energy is produced and used.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performing steady state, short circuit, and dynamic analysis to maintain compliance with relevant NERC Standards (PSSE, PowerWorld, ASPEN, etc.)
• Learning and using electro-magnetic transient (EMT) software (PSCAD) and using it to evaluate Evergy's transmission system.
• Analyzing the reliability impact of interconnecting renewables and HVDC in and around the Evergy footprint.
• Analyzing the impact of interconnecting large electrical end-use customers.
• Analyzing end-use customer load composition and applying it to transmission studies.
• Assisting long-term transmission planning with unique studies.
• Assisting long-term distribution planning with unique studies.
• Developing internal processes or procedures to assist with analysis of Evergy's transmission or distribution system(s).
• Developing automation tools (Python, VBA, etc.) to enhance Evergy's assessment capability.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements :

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, nuclear engineering, systems engineering, or mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited university is required. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in the power industry, with a preference for those who also have a minimum of two years of power system planning experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel at an intermediate level is essential, along with hands-on experience using power system simulation software such as PSSE, PowerWorld, ETAP, Synergi Electric, or CYME. While not mandatory, holding a Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required :

Working Conditions :

Normal office working conditions. Must be able to work remotely / independently after initial onboarding / training.

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.