Senior Power Systems Planning Consultant (remote)

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 looking for a Power Systems Planning Consultant. You will work on exciting projects applying power systems planning principles, simulation and analysis of power system reliability steady state and dynamic behavior, and delivery of technical consulting/training services. Typical projects include generator interconnection studies, transmission planning reliability studies, renewable generation prospecting, and carbon emission reduction studies. This is a remote position based in the Contiguous U.S.

You’ll make an impact as you:

• Drive project responsibility for power system analysis (especially transmission planning), delivering results on time and within budget through regular status reporting to satisfy the needs of our customers.
• Create draft reports and presentations with study results for review by senior staff and managers.
• Contribute to business development and proposal creation.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills with a growth mindset as you participate in training and mentoring opportunities.

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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or power systems engineering, with practical experience in using advanced power system analysis tools.
• ***We are unable to consider F1 visa holders for this role.***
• 3+ years of experience required in transmission system planning or operations with experience analyzing power flow. transient stability, and/or electromagnetic transients. Candidates with an advanced degree in power systems engineering may substitute practical work experience for academic research/projects.
• Experience using PSS® E.or PSLF required.
• Ability to travel 10%

Preferred qualifications:

• Formal education in Power Systems Engineering preferred.
• Experience with other software such as TARA, Aspen, PSCAD, or EMTP is a plus.
• Programming skills preferred.
• Experience in distribution planning and/or production costing.

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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About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

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