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Principal Engineer– Grid Modeling and Compliance

Oracle

Hartford, CTJob$115–235K/yrSeen 4w ago

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Compensation
$115–235K/yr
Location
Hartford, CT
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

Oracle is hiring a Principal Engineer– Grid Modeling and Compliance. Oracle seeks a Principal Engineer to lead grid modeling and compliance efforts, performing EMT studies, developing and tuning models with OEMs, and delivering technical reports for executives. The role serves as a subject matter expert for PSCAD and transmission reliability, stays abreast of NERC and FERC changes, supports interconnection models, contributes to research, and assists with CHIL testing of BESS and other generation technologies.

Key focus areas include Perform electro‑magnetic transient (EMT) studies including SSR, SSCI, ferro‑resonance, TOV, SOV, TRV, and power quality analyses., Assist in developing and tuning grid models with OEMs to meet performance requirements in grid codes., and Produce and review technical reports and presentations for executive audiences..

Important skills include Electro-magnetic Transient Studies, Sub Synchronous Resonance, Control Interaction, Ferro-resonance, Temporary Overvoltage, and Switching Overvoltage. Preferred (not required): DIgSILENT PowerFactory.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electro-Magnetic Transient StudiesSub Synchronous ResonanceControl InteractionFerro-ResonanceTemporary OvervoltageSwitching OvervoltageTransient Recovery VoltagePower Quality Harmonic AnalysisPower Quality Flicker AnalysisPSCAD ModelingPSS/ERSCADDIgSILENT PowerFactoryIEEE StandardsIEC StandardsCIGRE StandardsNERC StandardsFERC Planning ProceduresController Hardware in Loop TestingBattery Energy Storage System (BESS)Fuel CellsProtective RelaysGenerator ModelingLoad ModelingInverter-Based Resource ModelingTechnical Report WritingPresentation SkillsExecutive Communication

Qualifications

10+ Years Power System Modeling ExperienceMaster's Degree Electrical Engineering5+ Years PSCAD Model DevelopmentExperience With PSS/E or RSCAD or DIgSILENT or PowerFactoryWorking Knowledge IEEE IEC CIGRE Utility StandardsImmunization Occupational Health Mandates

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform Electro-magnetic Transient (EMT) Studies such as sub synchronous resonance (SSR), control interaction (SSCI), ferro-resonance, temporary overvoltage (TOV), switching overvoltage (SOV), transient recovery voltage (TRV), power quality (harmonic, and flicker ), energization, etc.

  • Assist in developing and tuning models in collaboration with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to achieve desired performance requirement established in grid codes.

  • Produce and/or review technical reports and presentations and translate for an executive audience.

  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for PSCAD modeling and special studies.

  • Serve as a SME for transmission grid reliability, modeling and compliance.

  • Actively attend industry large load stakeholder meetingsand drive proactive changes.

  • Stay up to date with assigned market changes in terms of NERC, FERC planning procedures, policy changes and developments.

  • Support interconnection model development and review of utility commissioned technical deliverables.

  • Maintain up to date knowledge of NERC standards related to grid modeling.

  • Contribute to the team’s research and innovation activities.

  • Support CHIL testing of BESS, Fuel cells, or any onsite generation technologies

Responsibilities

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in power system modeling, analysis, and studies.

  • Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a power systems focus.

  • 5+ years of recent experience developing PSCAD models for utility interconnections.

  • Experience with additional tools such as PSS/E, RSCAD, DIgSILENT, PowerFactory or similar platforms is preferred.

  • Working knowledge of applicable IEEE, IEC, CIGRE, utility, and industry standards.

  • Strong experience developing and validating generator, load, equipment, and inverter-based resource models.

  • Experience in performing controller hardware in loop testing (CHIL) with BESS, Fuel cells, and protective relays

Disclaimer:

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $114,600 to $234,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

  1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

  2. Short term disability and long term disability

  3. Life insurance and AD&D

  4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

  5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

  6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

  7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

  8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.

  9. 11 paid holidays

  10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.

  11. Paid parental leave

  12. Adoption assistance

  13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  14. Financial planning and group legal

  15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC4

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