Design Engineer - Studies – Power Plant Controller Modeling

The Opportunity

Ulteig is currently seeking talented and motivated Design Engineer - Studies level engineering candidates to support power system studies and modeling within the renewable energy markets. This position would focus on modeling power plant controllers at various stages of a renewable project, including early-stage work for an Interconnection Application. 

What You'll Do

The design engineer for Power Plant Controller modeling is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Work closely with the Ulteig Plant SCADA team to understand the power plant controller product that is designed in house and implemented at solar PV and BESS sites.
• Update and maintain the custom plant controller models that are developed in house (in PSSE, PSCAD and TSAT software packages)
• Incorporate the plant controller models into overall plant models and conduct dynamic simulations to test the performance of the plant. Tune the parameters to meet regional requirements. 
• Advise internal teams on how the plant controller parameters should be implemented in the field to meet regional requirements.
• Work with developer clients and system operators/transmission owners to understand any model performance feedback and make updates to the model accordingly.
• Understand the fast paced nature of early-stage interconnection work and the need to respond to feedback and questions quickly.

What We Expect from You 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required, ABET accredited program, or equivalent required
• A minimum of 2 years of working experience, with at least 1 years of experience directly related to power systems
• Experience with steady-state analysis and/or dynamic analysis utilizing PSS®E or PSCAD (not mandatory, but looking for someone with a willingness to learn these software packages)
• Experience with programming
• Familiarity with control block diagrams.
• Any experience with voltage regulation/plant controllers is not mandatory, but preferred.
• Willing to learn new software and programming languages and is motivated to learn independently
• Independently completes assigned tasks required and actively manages individual workload
• Must be a self-starter and willing to identify improvements and implement them, utilizing support from others
• Must be comfortable asking questions to team when learning new skills
• Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective …