Power System Engineer (US)

Job Description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Due to the energy transition and the introduction of more renewable energy sources into the US power grid, the increased demand for reactive power, inertia, and frequency stabilizing current contribution is necessary for the safe operation of the AC transmission grid.

With this expanding need for Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS) we are seeking a system engineer for the design of STATCOM applications with active power storage for FACTS projects.

You will be technically responsible within the team of experts for the design and dimensioning of the main components of a STACOM system.

These components include the transformer, power converter, and the storage system.

Preferred work location : Raleigh, North Carolina

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Responsibility for evaluation of project requirements and calculation of the technical parameters for the design and rating of the main equipment in the project.
• Analysis of potential interaction between STATCOM installation and the transmission grid.
• Development and validation of calculation tools (Matlab) and simulation models for EMT simulation tools (e.g., PSCAD / EMTDC).
• Conducting trainings and presentation of design results to customers.
• Support for tender and project management with expertise in technical discussions and customer meetings.
• Development of cooperation with regions worldwide and continuous improvement standardization of calculation tools, study procedures, methods, and processes in project execution including documentation of results.
• Responsibility for the coordination of external partners and sub-suppliers as well as cooperation with regions worldwide.

What You Bring

• Electrical Engineering degree (bachelors or higher) with a concentration in power systems required.
• 0-3 years of experience in high voltage power system studies. *Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice-versa.
• Knowledge of the components of electrical power transmission systems such as transformers and converters.
• Preferred experience with high voltage short-circuit studies, and system interaction studies of high-voltage equipment with the electrical transmission grid.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ambition to work in a multi-cultural international engineering team.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition.

Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization, high voltage switchgears, transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected.

With more than 94,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy : - energy.com / employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities.

Siemens Energy celebrates character no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards / Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture and a healthy work- life balance
• Flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
• Competitive total rewards package
• Flexible benefits and savings programs
• Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell vacation
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives
• Diversity and inclusivity focused
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