Principal Systems Studies Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Systems Studies Engineer based in the United States.

The Principal Systems Studies Engineer will provide technical leadership across advanced power systems consulting, engineering studies, and grid modernization initiatives. Working with utilities, grid operators, energy developers, and industry organizations, this role addresses complex transmission and distribution challenges while supporting the reliability, resilience, and evolution of critical electric infrastructure. You will lead high-impact technical projects, oversee sophisticated modeling and simulation activities, and develop innovative analytical tools and engineering practices. The position also combines customer engagement, strategic business development, and project delivery, offering broad influence across the power sector. As a senior technical resource, you will mentor engineers, contribute to industry standards and knowledge sharing, and represent the engineering function at professional forums. This is a fully remote opportunity for an experienced power systems professional seeking to shape the future of the electric grid.

Accountabilities:

• Lead power systems consulting engagements, advanced engineering studies, and technology integration initiatives with utilities, grid operators, developers, and industry organizations.

• Build and maintain relationships with electric reliability organizations, public and investor-owned utilities, energy developers, and professional groups such as IEEE, CIGRE, and EPRI.

• Identify and support transmission and distribution infrastructure opportunities from feasibility and planning through engineering, implementation, and operations.

• Represent the organization as a technical leader in power systems consulting, engineering solutions, and industry engagement.

• Support business development, strategic customer accounts, commercial offerings, technical presentations, and market growth initiatives.

• Lead complex engineering projects from proposal development and planning through completion, ensuring delivery within agreed schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.

• Prepare and coordinate responses to customer specifications, RFPs, RFQs, and technical information requests.

• Develop project plans covering objectives, strategies, budgets, schedules, resource assignments, and delivery milestones.

• Work directly with customers and stakeholders to understand technical requirements, resolve challenges, and deliver effective engineering solutions.

• Oversee project forecasting, resource planning, workflow management, and quality improvement activities, including root cause investigations when required.

• Lead the development, organization, and analysis of data supporting power systems studies and engineering assessments.

• Expand capabilities in data mining, visualization, analytics, and automated reporting to improve engineering data quality and integrity.

• Direct the development and application of programming tools, software, and automation to enhance engineering models, simulations, monitoring, and reporting.

• Support generator testing, model development, and model validation in accordance with applicable industry standards.

• Lead the preparation of technical specifications for transmission and distribution equipment, including key system design parameters.

• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, tools, and engineering practices to strengthen technical capabilities.

• Train and mentor engineers, promote technical development, and establish effective engineering practices, policies, and procedures.

• Lead the preparation of technical papers and articles for professional journals, trade publications, conferences, and industry meetings.

• Represent the organization at professional society events, technical conferences, and trade exhibitions, while collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Electric Power Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent education and experience.

• At least 10 years of professional experience in power systems studies consulting, electric utility system planning, transmission and distribution manufacturer application engineering, or a closely related field.

• Extensive experience working with electric utilities, grid operators, energy developers, and other industry organizations.

• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects, consulting engagements, and customer-facing engineering initiatives.

• Strong understanding of transmission and distribution infrastructure development, including feasibility studies, planning, engineering, implementation, and operations.

• Advanced knowledge of electric utility business planning, energy reliability organizations, resource and capacity planning, strategic assessments, and regulatory and compliance requirements.

• Familiarity with asset and operations management, environmental policies, and electric system hardening.

• Advanced expertise in power systems engineering studies, modeling, simulations, and transmission and distribution applications.

• Hands-on experience with industry-standard engineering tools such as EMTP-RV, PSCAD, MATLAB, ASPEN, CAPE, PSLF, PSS®E, TARA, and PowerWorld.

• Familiarity with economic modeling platforms such as PROMOD and MAPS.

• Programming and automation experience using C, C++, MATLAB, Java, Perl, Python, or comparable languages.

• Strong knowledge of relevant industry standards and guidelines, including NESC, NERC, IEEE, IEC, and CIGRE.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results independently and collaboratively.

• Strong organizational, presentation, communication, and technical writing abilities.

• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Active participation or leadership in professional organizations such as IEEE, CIGRE, EPRI, or regional reliability and planning groups is preferred.

• Experience presenting technical papers, representing an organization at industry events, mentoring engineers, and developing technical teams is an advantage.

• Additional experience in advanced data analytics, visualization, automation, and engineering software development is preferred.

Benefits:

• Annual base salary range of $130,805–$161,582, depending on location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiums.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions of up to 4%.

• Paid vacation, with accrual beginning after 90 days of employment.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Training programs and educational assistance to support professional development.

• Profit-sharing opportunities.

• Employee wellness programs.

• Access to a 24/7 fitness center.

• Full-time remote work within the United States.

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