Technical Advisory Consultant - Utility Consulting (Portland)

Company: Burns McDonnell
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 2, 2021

Job Description:

• Execute assignments in the area of electric power system studies involving planning and operations, including analyses of power flow, transient stability, short circuit, electromagnetic transients, reliability, and economic dispatch.
• Plan, conduct, and coordinate work in the selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria for transmission planning studies.
• Perform electric power and transmission planning assignments which involve conventional engineering practices but may involve some complex features.
• Execute power flow, transfer capability, and economic dispatch associated with transmission congestion management scenarios.
• Perform power system planning and operations including transient stability, short circuit, and voltage analysis.
• Perform necessary North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), regional assessments, following established requirements and standards.
• Perform electrical risk assessment processes and procedures utilizing standard techniques.
• Perform transmission planning assignments utilizing power system analysis software.
• Assist with problem-solving fundamental electrical power planning engineering issues and be able to communicate solutions with other departments.
• Coordinate departmental and divisional project studies and report preparation assignments.
  
  Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a directly related field plus three (3) years of system planning experience in electrical/power engineering.
  
  Must have 1 year of experience in each of the following (experience may be gained concurrently):
  
  • Transmission planning studies including power flow (steady state and contingency) analysis
  • Transmission planning studies including short circuit and voltage analysis
  • Transmission planning studies including generator interconnection analysis
  • Applicable engineering design and power system analysis computer software systems, including: PTI PSS/E, PowerGEM TARA, or ASPEN.
    Must have 6 months of experience in each of the following (experience may be gained concurrently):
    
    • Transient stability analysis.
    • Transfer capability analysis.
    • Numerous power regions of the country and independent system operators.
    • Power system planning reliability standards, requirements, policies, and operating procedures.
    • Guiding a team of engineers or analysts in regards to transmission system planning studies.
    • Interacting and collaborating with and/or presenting complex projects and scenarios to clients.
    • Conducting multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
      Will accept a Master's in Electrical Engineering or directly related field plus two (2) years of planning experience in electrical/power engineering. Experience may be gained before, during, or after issuance of advanced degree. 5% domestic travel for business meetings.
      
      40 hours/week. 9am - 5pm.
      
      Qualified applicants please submit resume to www.burnsmcd.com/careers. Requisition ID 210940. Employees may also refer a candidate to apply and be eligible for an award through Burns & McDonnell's Employee Referral Program described in the company's Policy Manual. Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
      
      EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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