Principal Engineer – Power System Modeling and Studies

Principal Engineer – Power System Modeling and Studies

Simple Thread stands at the intersection of software engineering and energy innovation, committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that streamline workflows and enhance processes within the power and energy industries. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a forward-thinking Senior Energy Technology Engineer II to join our team. This role is pivotal in driving our growth, both in acquiring top talent and building strong client relationships, while also contributing to critical study work that underpins our success.

Reporting to the Director of Energy Technology, the Senior Energy Technology Engineer II will play a key role in expanding Simple Thread’s service portfolio. This individual will bring deep expertise in transmission planning and generation interconnection studies, with a strong focus on client engagement and team building. As a leader within our organization, you will be responsible for expanding our customer base, identifying and recruiting top talent, keeping us on the cutting edge in this area, and helping to ensure that power systems studies are executed successfully.

The engineer is expected to contribute towards the successful completion of a range of consulting projects focused on power system planning studies involving Steady-State, Short Circuit and Dynamic Stability, Generator and Renewables Interconnections, Power System Economics, Market Analysis, and Grid Resilience.

• Lead and Conduct Advanced Power Systems Studies:
  Perform transmission planning reliability studies and generation interconnection including system impact, feasibility, and deliverability assessments, delivering high-quality analyses that meet client needs.
• Execute Advanced Power Systems Modeling:
  Build and validate high-quality power system models for reliability and injection analyses.
• Client Development:
  Proactively seek out and cultivate new client relationships within the power and energy sectors, leveraging your expertise to position Simple Thread as a trusted partner.
• Serve as a Technical Expert:
  Provide expert guidance on power systems studies across multiple RTO/ISO markets, including PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, and TVA ensuring accuracy and reliability in all deliverables and adherence to the regulatory and technical requirements.
• Support Business Growth:
  Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and implement strategies for expanding our consulting services, including identifying emerging needs and new market opportunities and service offerings.
• Engage with Stakeholders:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including utilities, RTOs, project developers, and regulatory bodies, to advocate for and advance Simple Thread’s projects.
• Innovate and Improve:
  Lead the development of innovative methodologies and tools that enhance power systems analysis and streamline processes for both internal and client use.
• Mentor and Lead:
  Guide and instruct team members using a strong technical understanding of generation (including I ), transmission, interconnection, customer and load, and modeling principles.
• Promote Automation and Digitization:
  Drive innovation by researching and implementing new techniques and methodologies to enhance power system analysis and planning, in line with Simple Thread’s vision for the future.
• Establish and Standardize Practices:
  Lead the development of internal training programs and the creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for power system studies and modeling. Ensure that best practices are documented and consistently applied across all projects, contributing to the creation of a robust internal knowledge base.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on transmission planning and generation interconnection studies, preferably within a consulting or utility environment.
• Proven experience in power system simulation and modeling tools (PSSE, TARA, PSLF, Power World) is essential.
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