Power System Engineer
vallum associatesTacoma, WA
Electrical Engineer – Power System Studies Power Systems | Data Centres | Energy InfrastructureUSA / Canada – Fully RemoteUp to $220K + Bonus & Benefits Full-timeI’m currently supporting a specialist power engineering consultancy that is growing its team and looking for an Electrical Engineer with strong Power Systems and PSCAD/EMT experience. You’ll work directly with senior engineers on technically challenging projects across hyperscale data centres, behind-the-meter generation, BESS, microgrids and next-generation energy infrastructure. What you’ll work on: PSCAD / EMT modelling – building, validating and running electromagnetic transient models Power system studies – load flow, short circuit, dynamic stability, protection coordination and RAMBESS & inverter-based resources – including grid-forming and grid-following controls Data centre & microgrid projects – large-load dynamics, islanded systems and behind-the-meter generation Synchronous machines & controls – AVR, governors and PSSTechnical reports and client-facing engineering deliverables Emerging technologies including HVDC, SMRs and advanced power system controls
Ideal background:
- 5–8 years’ power systems experience
- Strong hands-on PSCAD / EMT modelling experience
- Experience with PSS/E, ETAP or DIgSILENTSolid understanding of power systems, symmetrical components and machine dynamics
- Experience with IBRs, BESS, HVDC or power electronics
- Python/MATLAB and RTDS/HIL experience would be highly desirable
This is an opportunity to join a small, highly technical team working on complex projects at the intersection of AI/data centre growth and the future power grid.
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Tacoma, WA
Occupation
Electrical Engineers
Industry
Engineering Services
Posted
13 days ago