Power System Planning Engineer (E&C)

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Opportunity Overview:

Senior Power System Planning Engineer (E&C) on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment.(W-2) You will support engineering activities for renewable and transmission projects within the Engineering and Construction department. You will provide power system analysis, steady-state and dynamic modeling, generation and transmission planning for all Wind, Solar, Battery Energy Storage and stand-alone transmission /substation projects

You will need experience in power flow analysis, stability studies, voltage studies, technical analysis of disturbances, implementation of regulatory reliability standards, and coordination of reliability and economic studies with the Regional Transmission Operator. You will represent our client's interest while working with ISO's/Utilities/Muni's/Regulatory agencies to understand and meet the requirements for new interconnections. You will report to the onsite Manager.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Provide technical expertise to all aspects of generation interconnection processes and operational requirements.
• Work with ISO's/Utilities/Regulatory agencies to manage interconnection processes for the power generations facilities.
• Create and validate PSSE, PSLF and PSCAD models for solar, wind and battery projects.
• Perform steady state, dynamic, short circuit and other power system analyses for renewable facilities.
• Monitor changing interconnection requirements from regional agencies and advise team members on the expected impacts.
• Perform assessment for compliance with new IBR standards such as IEEE 2800, Grid Forming IBR and other similar requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regional modeling requirements for all generation projects.
• Develop software tools that enhance system reliability and organizational efficiency.
• Contribute new designs or techniques that others within the industry regard as major advances in their area of expertise.
• Ensure implementation of standards, policies, training, and support of organization.
• Prepare communications, presentations and conduct meetings.

Who You Are:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Knowledge of interconnection procedures as defined by ISO's/Utilities/TOs across U.S.
• Experience with power system analysis tools including PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, TSAT and GE PSLF software.
• Experience with electrical engineering concepts such as power flow, stability, voltage regulation, reactive support

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $63.00/hr. to $68.00/hr.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

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