Principal Engineer– Grid Modeling and Compliance
Oracle · Nashville, United States · 1mo ago
Key Responsibilities
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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.
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Assist in developing and tuning models in collaboration with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to achieve desired performance requirement established in grid codes.
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Produce and/or review technical reports and presentations and translate for an executive audience.
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Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for PSCAD modeling and special studies.
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Serve as a SME for transmission grid reliability, modeling and compliance.
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Actively attend industry large load stakeholder meetingsand drive proactive changes.
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Stay up to date with assigned market changes in terms of NERC, FERC planning procedures, policy changes and developments.
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Support interconnection model development and review of utility commissioned technical deliverables.
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Maintain up to date knowledge of NERC standards related to grid modeling.
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Contribute to the team’s research and innovation activities.
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Support CHIL testing of BESS, Fuel cells, or any onsite generation technologies
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
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