About this opportunity
Vallum Associates lists this Power System Engineer opportunity in cincinnati, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Electrical Engineer – Power System Studies
Power Systems | Data Centres | Energy Infrastructure
USA / Canada – Fully Remote
Up to $220K + Bonus & Benefits
Full-time
I’m currently supporting a specialist power engineering consultancy that is growing its team and looking for an Electrical Engineer with strong Power Systems and PSCAD/EMT experience .
You’ll work directly with senior engineers on technically challenging projects across hyperscale data centres, behind-the-meter generation, BESS, microgrids and next-generation energy infrastructure .
What you’ll work on:
PSCAD / EMT modelling – building, validating and running electromagnetic transient models
Power system studies – load flow, short circuit, dynamic stability, protection coordination and RAM
BESS & inverter-based resources – including grid-forming and grid-following controls
Data centre & microgrid projects – large-load dynamics, islanded systems and behind-the-meter generation
Synchronous machines & controls – AVR, governors and PSS
Technical reports and client-facing engineering deliverables
Emerging technologies including HVDC, SMRs and advanced power system controls
Ideal background:
5–8 years’ power systems experience
Strong hands-on PSCAD / EMT modelling experience
Experience with PSS/E, ETAP or DIgSILENT
Solid understanding of power systems, symmetrical components and machine dynamics
Experience with IBRs, BESS, HVDC or power electronics
Python/MATLAB and RTDS/HIL experience would be highly desirable
This is an opportunity to join a small, highly technical team working on complex projects at the intersection of AI/data centre growth and the future power grid .
Who can apply
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