System Studies Engineer 2

Summary

Commonwealth Associates, Inc. is seeking a System Studies Engineer 2 to support their engineering projects. The ideal candidate will conduct power system studies and collaborate with project teams to deliver engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and skills in departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and Commonwealth Associates policies and procedures. Applies this knowledge to assigned tasks
• Support Business Development by providing technical information for sales proposals, or by pursuing other related activates as assigned by department managers
• Supports internal project teams and clients, regularly interacts with client's technical lead for data requests, site visits, clarification of project execution and review of comments
• Collaborates with other disciplines to identify and coordinate details of work for assigned tasks, or at project level for smaller-scale projects
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work
• Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
• Prepares a variety of engineering deliverables such as contract documents, project documents, and studies
• Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
• Recognizes, defines, and seeks to resolve problems within assigned area or project
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Demonstrates understanding of project phases, schedules and schedule recovery as it pertains to engineering production and deliverables
• Provides input during planning of project resources and assists managers in resource planning activities
• Assists with contract administration or project management administrative duties in connection with project work as needed
• Assists in the development and production of project scope of work packages (scope, schedule & budget) for assigned discipline

Skills

• Minimum bachelor's degree in electrical power discipline
• 2–4 years of hands-on experience using industry-standard software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, PSLF, and Milsoft
• Solid track record in conducting power system studies—including dynamic stability, power flow, contingency analysis, and transient voltage assessments
• Master's degree preferred in electrical power discipline
• Experience in power system protection, relay settings development a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Minimum bachelor's degree in electrical power discipline
• 2–4 years of hands-on experience using industry-standard software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, PSLF, and Milsoft
• Solid track record in conducting power system studies—including dynamic stability, power flow, contingency analysis, and transient voltage assessments

Nice to Haves

• Master's degree preferred in electrical power discipline
• Experience in power system protection, relay settings development a plus