Power Systems Engineer

Power Systems Engineer

Job Number : (phone number removed)

Want to be part of the Energy Industry? Eclaro is looking for a Power Systems Engineer for our client in White Plains, NY.

Eclaro's Client is America's largest state power organization and is a national leader in energy efficiency and clean energy technology.

If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Position Overview :

Leads research, design, and development activities to improve client's energy services.

Designs, constructs, and tests and operates equipment.

Ensures that standards of quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness and performance are met throughout all engineering activities

Responsibilities :

Implement the objectives of client’s, and support the Director of client’s in conducting the projects.

Support execution of the project activities in collaboration with contractors, and other external personnel executing the lab's objectives, and other client departments

Support execution of projects from technical and time / budget management perspectives.

Perform modeling and simulation studies (including hardware- / software-in-the-loop) using the client’s lab digital real-time simulation equipment (RTDS and Opal-RT) as well as all other hardware and software systems available in the lab

Perform model development and model management tasks for the various system models utilized in client’s.

Be responsible for the maintenance and updates of the models.

Perform or support studies using a series of other modeling and simulation tools available at client’s, such as PSS / E, DSA Tools, ASPEN, EMTP-RV, PSCAD, Client-MAPS, MATLAB, Scalable EXata, etc.

Support necessary improvements and expansions of client’s.

Carry out the lab work in client’s key areas such as advanced transmission and distribution applications, cyber-security, automation, sensors and power electronics.

Support preparation of business plans and expenditure requests for executive management and Trustee approval.

Provide input for the preparation of the yearly operating budget for lab.

Participate in development and training activities of lab staff to optimize talents and contributions.

Represent client on select conferences, meetings, task forces, committees, and boards as directed by the client’s Director.

Position requires working with lab electrical / electronic equipment and setting up experiments following safety rules and lab procedures.

Required Skills :

Familiarity with electric utility policies, operations, procedures and business objectives.

Knowledge of the New York state electricity grid environment or the client environment is a strong plus.

Working knowledge of power plant, substation, transmission, and distribution electrical equipment and systems.

Excellent knowledge on power system modeling, simulation, and control.

Working knowledge of digital real-time modeling and simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) simulation and testing.

Working knowledge of RTDS and / or Opal-RT (ePhasorSim, eMegaSim, HyperSim, eFPGASim) digital real-time modeling and simulation systems and tools.

Familiarity with as many of the following software packages as possible : PSS / E, DSATools, ASPEN, EMTP-RV, PSCAD, Client-MAPS, Matlab, Scalable EXata.

Experience in understanding and analyzing complex power system phenomena.

Working knowledge of data acquisition and remote monitoring systems as well as electric grid communication protocols and systems.

Good understanding of GPS synchronized phasor measurement units.

Good understanding of transmission- and distribution-level smart grid technologies.

Excellent personal computing skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets, word processors, databases, and project management software.

Excellent interpersonal skills; good written and verbal communication skills; possess the ability to organize information and effectively present ideas to the intended audience.

Good communicator who can share a clear vision of the future and build excitement.

Ability to plan and oversee projects from start to finish and have the associated project management skills.

Ability to further develop an understanding of the electric utility industry.

Ability to work independently as well as be part of a high-performing team.

Demonstrated high level of personal motivation, foresight, and good judgment.

Willingness to learn new concepts and engage in new innovative projects.

Salary : $83, 260.00 - $(phone number removed) / yr.

If interested, you may contact :

Natasha Zarbo

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Equal Opportunity Employer : Eclaro values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.