Power Systems Engineer

Power Systems Engineer (Flowgate Keeping/Congestion Management)

Location: Carmel, IN (hybrid), Eagan, MN (hybrid), Minneapolis, IN (hybrid), Little Rock, AR (hybrid) Industry: Utilities

Theoris Services is assisting our client in their search for a motivated Power Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team in a fast-paced environment focused on flowgate keeping and transmission congestion management within an RTO or utility setting. This role involves working with Energy Management System (EMS) models, performing power flow analysis, and supporting reliable grid operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a changing landscape, demonstrates strong critical thinking, and contributes to a collaborative team. While technical expertise is valued, we prioritize emotional intelligence (EQ), adaptability, internal drive, and excellent communication skills. Our strong team can provide guidance on technical aspects as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update EMS power system models for accurate representation of the transmission grid.
• Perform power flow studies and congestion analysis using tools such as PSSE or PowerWorld.
• Support flowgate monitoring, identification, and management to ensure reliable transmission operations.
• Analyze transmission constraints, contingencies, and potential congestion points.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process improvements in a rapidly evolving operational environment.
• Utilize scripting (e.g., Python) to automate modeling tasks, data analysis, and reporting.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders, including operations and planning teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (focus on Power Systems preferred) or related field.
• Experience working in an RTO, ISO, or utility environment.
• Modeling (especially EMS models): minimum 3 years
• PSSE experience: minimum 3 years
• Python (required)
• RTO or Utility experience (required)
• Experience with power flow simulation software such as PSSE (Siemens PSS/E) or PowerWorld Simulator (proficiency in one is sufficient).

Best-in-Class Benefits

• Robust Health Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• PTO
• Paid holidays

About Theoris:

Our goal is to Fuel Your Career! As a Theoris team member, you join a culture based on people-centered values and an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. We build long-term relationships with our clients and our consultants. With over 30 years of building strong relationships in the industry, we're uniquely positioned to make the right connections. This knowledge is used to find the right job placement. Our recruiting teams are experts dedicated to the information technology and engineering staffing space and are highly respected by our client base.