Power Systems Software Engineer

Job description

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you? 

Our Siemens Grid Software team works to accelerate and secure the energy transition. We ensure a reliable, affordable energy supply in a decentralizing, decarbonizing, digitalizing, and all-electrifying energy world. No matter where power comes from or where it must go, we ensure it makes its way – every step of the way. Over 70% of the world's electricity flows through infrastructure planned or analyzed by Siemens Grid Solutions.

Find out how Siemens Grid Software is decoding the future of energy and what part you can play: https://sie.ag/DecodingTheFutureOfEnergy

We are searching for a Power Systems Software Engineer to join our team! You will be responsible for developing and improving new analysis and modeling components of the PSS® software platform along with other. This position requires detailed knowledge of power systems algorithms, and broad experience with mathematical programming, software engineering, test plans, test implementation, and software delivery.

This is a remote position based in the U.S. Candidates in Central or Eastern Standard Time preferred, as you will collaborate often in morning meetings with a team that is eight hours ahead of EST.

You’ll make an impact as you:

• Create mathematical algorithms for power systems simulation. This includes engineering design of power systems models, as well as implementation and testing. Implementation most likely will be done in Fortran, but the candidate is expected to have the ability to adapt if another programming language is chosen. Design ranges from a symbolic algebra to algorithm to documenting the model.
• Apply knowledge of object-oriented programming, functional programming, and other techniques to accelerate the process of modeling power systems simulations.
• Work with the Grid Simulation software development team (also known in the industry as the Power Technologies International—or PTI—software team) on designing, developing, and testing and documenting the software. Work with the Grid Simulation software team (formerly known as the PTI Software team)
• Maintain and develop components of the Grid Simulation PSS® software platform under the direction of the product manager and product owner.
• Create robust tests to assess performance, correctness, and usability of the software.
• Provide estimates and analysis of tasks required for development, and actively participate in development status reviews.
• Develop software according to modern methodologies such as the Scaled Agile Framework, including the use of tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Git.
• Stay abreast of new developments in power system analysis, modeling, and optimization.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in power systems engineering or electrical engineering with an emphasis in power systems engineering.
• Work experience with power system analysis methodologies and the ability to research, investigate, and apply new and complex modeling and analysis techniques.
• Experience developing in Python, C/C++, or Fortran, particularly in the Microsoft Visual Studio environment.
• Familiarity with power systems simulation techniques and how to model equipment.
• Knowledge of power system modeling, power flow solutions, and contingency analysis.
• Knowledge of control engineering.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred qualifications:

• D. in power systems engineering or electrical engineering with an emphasis in power systems engineering, with strong abilities in power systems software development.
• Prior experience with creating simulation models for power system components is a plus.
• Experience using PSS®E in a Utility or National Laboratory is a plus: this is your opportunity to change from being a user of the software to guiding the development of the software.
• Proficiency in the modeling of power system components preferred.
• Candidates in Central or Eastern Standard Time preferred, as you will collaborate often in morning meetings with a team that is eight hours ahead of EST.

You’ll benefit from:

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
• The salary range for this position is $81,130 - $169,680. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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