Ingeniero de sistemas energéticos

Electrical Power Systems Engineer

Description

DEPCOM POWER, INC is a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Operation and Maintenance (O&M), Repowering and Energy Storage services for the U.S. utility solar and energy industries. Our rapid growth, reputation and strong position in the energy market offer dynamic career opportunities for individuals seeking an exciting work environment in America’s fastest growing sector. To learn more about DEPCOM Power, visit

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Team Development & Innovation: Actively drive the power systems team's growth by developing procedures, templates, and workflows, while identifying new technologies and tools to optimize overall personnel productivity.
• Model Development & Validation: Create and review generic and user-defined plant models (using PSS/E and PSCAD) for initial and final submissions, covering utility-scale solar, energy storage, substations, gen-ties, and switchyards.
• Comprehensive Electrical Studies: Develop system-level plant models for steady-state and transient AC studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, grounding, transient over-voltage, and harmonics.
• Engineering Coordination & SME Support: Partner with Lead Design Engineers to align system studies with equipment selection and infrastructure ratings, while providing subject matter expertise to internal business groups.
• Grid Compliance & Automation (NERC): Act as a subject matter expert in testing and model validation, collaborating closely with SCADA partners to develop automated packages and remotely test NERC MOD requirements.
• Leadership, Communication & Workload Management: Lead technical and non-technical discussions with employees and customers, manage a vendor equipment database, and effectively prioritize competing project demands to meet deadlines.

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Education & Professional Licensure: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (or a related field) with an active Mexican professional license ( Cédula Profesional - SEP ), a valid driving license, and an active US visa/passport for short-term travel.
• Power Systems Analysis Experience: At least 3 years of experience in power system analysis, covering both transient and steady-state analysis, guided by strong fundamental engineering principles.
• Technical Software Proficiency: Advanced experience with steady-state and transient analysis software, such as PSLF, PSS/E, PSCAD, EMTP, ASPEN, SKM, ETAP, CDEGS, or CYME.
• System Modeling Expertise: Deep understanding of detailed and equivalent modeling, with a proven ability to identify system-level constraints and flag unreasonable model values.
• Substation Field Experience: Practical, hands-on substation experience, including point-to-point wiring, equipment selection, and general infrastructure design.
• Project Management & Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, combined with a proven track record of managing deadlines and expectations for multiple parallel projects.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Consulting & Project Management: Proven experience working as a consultant and successfully managing energy or industrial projects.
• Compliance & Grid Standards: Solid knowledge of model validation and testing requirements in compliance with NERC, regional ISO, and utility regulations.
• Technical Software & Programming: Proficiency in engineering software like ETAP, hands-on programming expertise in Python, and familiarity with template drawings, sheet-set managers, and smart-blocks.
• Substation & Infrastructure Design: Practical experience in designing substations, gen-ties, and switchyards, along with a strong understanding of Balance of Plant (BOP) concepts.
• Renewable Energy Solutions: In-depth knowledge of utility-scale solar systems, energy storage solutions, and repowering services.
• Professional Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) registration or license in either the United States or Canada.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.