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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Power System Engineer to support interconnection studies and future planning of the electric power system. This is a hybrid, contract role (12 months) based in Rices Crossing, TX.

• Analyze simulated power system study results and compare to operating data to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Perform powerflow/load-flow studies to evaluate feasibility of proposed generation interconnections.
• Run transfer analysis and other system impact studies to identify constraints and mitigation options.
• Review interconnection applications for compliance with Planning Guides, Protocols, and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain system models, tools, and procedures used for interconnection and planning studies.
• Identify process and data-management improvements for the interconnection workflow and stakeholder communications.
• Communicate technical requirements, study results, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Track project milestones from study request through commercial operation, ensuring alignment with interconnection queue procedures.
• Produce clear technical reports documenting analysis, findings, and recommended actions.

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• Entry-level: less than one year of relevant experience beyond degree requirements.
• Level 2: approximately 2 years of progressively responsible experience in the electric utility industry.
• Authorization to work in the United States required.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PSSE for load-flow and power system studies.
• Experience running transfer analysis / system impact studies.
• Familiarity with TARA (or similar reliability tools).
• Programming skills (Python, VBA, or similar) to automate studies and data processing.
• Experience creating queries in Access, Oracle, or SQL.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills; proven ability to write technical reports.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Contract: 12 months (hybrid schedule).
• Base pay range: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour.
• Confidential Client offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, and participation in a 401(k) plan for U.S.-based consultants.
• Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.

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Additional Information

• This is a contract position supporting interconnection and planning studies for generation resources.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Confidential Client will require background and drug screening prior to onboarding.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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