Note:
This position will be Hybrid
Required PPE: Hard hat, steel-toe shoes
Job Description:
This position supports the Schatz Grid Visualization and Analytics Center (SGVAC) within Client Research & Development department.
The SGVAC is an innovation center that facilitates the research, pre-operational development and assessment and demonstration of situational awareness technologies for Transmission and Distribution.
Areas of focus include synchro phasor technology, next generation control center functionalities, cyber security testing, new visualization approaches, DERMS platform evaluation, data analytics as well as modelling and simulation including via a Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) with hardware-in-the-loop testing capability.
Summary of Position Duties:
This position provides support to the Grid Operations and Planning Research area within Client Research & Development. The engineer will support projects and in time lead efforts to deploy and evaluate the performance of emerging technologies in this arena.
The position is primarily focused on tools to support grid operations with an emphasis on power system analysis, power system modelling and simulation, “big data” analytics, and visualization.
However, the work may involve projects in other areas of the power system, including integrating Distribution Management Systems (DMS) and Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS)
Knowledge of databases, data structures, computer networking is desirable as well as an aptitude to apply engineering analysis to solve problems.
Education Requirements:
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (EE) required
Specialization in Power Systems desired
Training in/experience with computer programming (Python, C#, SQL) desired
Training in/experience with data science desired
Job Responsibilities:
Develop research plan to evaluate new technology
Manage multiple tasks at one time Provide documentation of study assumptions and methods used to arrive at results
Provide informative reports and presentations on projects
Some overnight travel may be required but this is not extensive.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must demonstrate good communication skills, both internal and external to the company
Must have excellent organizational skills
Must possess analytical skills as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Must work well in a team environment.
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