Application Guide

How to Apply for Power Systems Engineer II

at Electric Power Engineers

🏢 About Electric Power Engineers

Electric Power Engineers specializes in enhancing grid reliability and resiliency for a sustainable energy future, focusing on innovative solutions for renewable integration and modern grid challenges. Their remote-first approach allows engineers to contribute to critical energy infrastructure projects across the US while working with cutting-edge power systems technologies.

About This Role

As a Power Systems Engineer II, you'll conduct comprehensive power system impact studies including Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability analyses, with particular focus on NERC compliance assessments and renewable resource interconnection studies. This role directly contributes to ensuring grid stability as more renewable and storage resources come online, making it crucial for the clean energy transition.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves analyzing power system models in PSS/E or PSCAD to assess grid impacts of new renewable projects, preparing NERC compliance documentation for planning assessments, and collaborating remotely with project teams to ensure generator interconnections meet all technical requirements. You might spend the morning running Short Circuit analyses and the afternoon reviewing Voltage Ride-Through compliance for a battery storage project.

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🎯 Who Electric Power Engineers Is Looking For

  • Electrical Engineering graduate with 2-4+ years specifically in power systems engineering, not just general electrical engineering
  • Hands-on experience with PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA software for conducting impact studies
  • Proven track record performing Dynamic Stability, Load Flow, Steady State, and Short Circuit analyses in professional settings
  • Familiarity with NERC compliance requirements, particularly TPL-001-4 assessments and Voltage Ride-Through (VRT) requirements for renewable projects

📝 Tips for Applying to Electric Power Engineers

1

Quantify your experience with specific software tools - mention exactly how many years you've used PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA

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Highlight any experience with Sub-Synchronous Resonance (SSR) studies or Voltage Ride-Through requirements, which are specifically mentioned in the job description

3

Demonstrate understanding of NERC compliance by mentioning specific standards you've worked with beyond just TPL-001-4

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Emphasize remote work experience or ability to work independently, given this is a fully remote position

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Include specific project examples where you performed the exact types of studies mentioned: Steady State, Short Circuit, Dynamic Stability, and generator interconnection studies

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your direct experience with the four mentioned software tools (PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, TARA) and specific studies you've conducted with them", 'Examples of NERC compliance work, particularly TPL-001-4 assessments or similar regulatory analyses', 'Experience with renewable energy or storage resource interconnection studies and Voltage Ride-Through requirements', 'How your background aligns with their mission of enhancing grid reliability for sustainable energy']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Recent projects Electric Power Engineers has worked on involving renewable integration or grid modernization
  • → Their approach to remote engineering collaboration and project management
  • → Specific grid reliability challenges in different US regions they might be addressing
  • → Their involvement in industry organizations or standards development related to NERC compliance

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your process for conducting a Dynamic Stability analysis for a new solar farm interconnection
2 How have you ensured NERC compliance in previous projects, specifically regarding TPL-001-4 requirements?
3 Describe your experience with Sub-Synchronous Resonance studies and mitigation strategies
4 What challenges have you faced with Voltage Ride-Through requirements for renewable projects and how did you address them?
5 How do you stay current with evolving grid standards and renewable integration challenges in a remote work environment?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Vaguely stating 'power systems experience' without specifying the exact types of studies mentioned in the job description
  • Claiming software proficiency without being able to discuss specific features or applications of PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, or TARA
  • Focusing only on theoretical knowledge without providing concrete examples of completed impact studies or NERC compliance work

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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