How to apply for Power Systems Engineer III

About Electric Power Engineers

Electric Power Engineers works on grid reliability and resiliency for a sustainable energy future. The company focuses on power system studies and grid design, including EMT modelling and compliance with IEEE/IEC/CIGRE standards. This role sits in the Energy Resources team and involves direct work with senior leadership on growth strategy and client advisory.

About the role

The Power Systems Engineer III performs EMT studies such as subsynchronous resonance, control interaction, ferroresonance, TOV, SOV, insulation coordination, harmonics, TRV, energization, and lightning. The role also involves developing local system EMT models, tuning disturbance ride-through models, benchmarking PSCAD/PSSE models, and performing steady state load flow and short circuit studies. You will coach and develop staff internally and provide subject matter expertise to clients externally.

A typical day

A typical day may involve performing EMT studies, developing or tuning models in PSCAD or similar software, and benchmarking models against PSSE. You might also review standards, prepare client advisory materials, or coach junior staff. The role is remote and full-time, with collaboration with senior leadership and clients.

Who Electric Power Engineers is looking for

• Has hands-on experience with EMT modelling and power system studies, including subsynchronous resonance, control interaction, ferroresonance, TOV, SOV, insulation coordination, harmonics, TRV, energization, or lightning.
• Is proficient in power system modelling software such as PSCAD, EMTP, PSSE, Digsilent Powerfactory, ETAP, or CYMCAP.
• Has a strong understanding of relevant industry standards such as IEEE, IEC, and CIGRE.
• Can develop local system EMT models, perform disturbance ride-through model tuning, and benchmark PSCAD/PSSE models.
• Can perform steady state studies including load flow and short circuit, and is comfortable providing advisory support to clients and coaching internal staff.

Tips for this application

• List specific EMT study types you have performed (e.g., subsynchronous resonance, TOV, SOV, TRV) and the software used (PSCAD, EMTP, PSSE, etc.) in your resume.
• Include examples of model development work such as local system EMT models, disturbance ride-through tuning, or PSCAD/PSSE benchmarking.
• Mention any experience with IEEE, IEC, or CIGRE standards and how you applied them in past projects.
• Highlight any experience coaching or developing staff, since the role includes internal subject matter expertise and staff development.
• Show client-facing advisory experience if you have it, because the role provides advisory support to clients.

What to cover in your cover letter

Emphasize your EMT modelling and power system studies experience, naming specific study types and software. Describe a project where you developed EMT models or performed model benchmarking. Explain how you have applied IEEE/IEC/CIGRE standards. Mention any experience coaching staff or providing client advisory support.

Research before applying

• Review Electric Power Engineers' website and recent projects related to grid reliability, resiliency, and sustainable energy.
• Look up the Energy Resources team and any public information about their work in EMT modelling and power system studies.
• Check if the company has published papers, case studies, or presentations on EMT studies or grid compliance.
• Research the specific software tools mentioned (PSCAD, EMTP, PSSE, Digsilent Powerfactory, ETAP, CYMCAP) to understand their capabilities and typical use cases.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• Describe your experience with EMT studies such as subsynchronous resonance, control interaction, or ferroresonance.
• Which power system modelling software are you proficient in (PSCAD, EMTP, PSSE, Digsilent Powerfactory, ETAP, CYMCAP) and how have you used it?
• Explain how you develop local system EMT models and perform disturbance ride-through model tuning.
• How do you apply IEEE, IEC, or CIGRE standards in your power system studies?
• Give an example of providing advisory support to a client or coaching a junior engineer.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Do not apply without demonstrating hands-on EMT modelling experience, as the role requires it.
• Avoid listing software you have not used in a professional or academic project, since the role requires proficiency.
• Do not ignore the client advisory and staff coaching aspects; the job description explicitly includes both.