Principal Grid Analytics Engineer - Remote

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider that delivers engineering and technology solutions to help clients address complex challenges. The Principal Grid Analytics Engineer will lead a team supporting electric utility clients through power systems modeling, analytics, project management, client engagement, technical analysis, reporting, and automation development.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing a small, skilled team in power systems modeling and analytics for utility clients
• Mentoring and training less experienced engineers in power engineering theories and principles
• Working toward continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge and skills, and overall individual and team performance
• Project management tasks such as forecasting, tracking hours, budgeting, milestones, scheduling meetings, delegating tasks, etc
• Interact with prospective clients to demonstrate ICF’s expertise and attract new business
• Develop scopes of work, project timelines, and budget estimates
• Participate in weekly meetings with clients to deliver project status updates
• Create, revise, and maintain transmission short circuit models in programs like CAPE and ASPEN
• Create, revise, and maintain transmission power flow models in programs like PSSE and PSCAD
• Create, revise, and maintain distribution system modeling in programs like CYME, Synergi, and WindMil
• Perform Arc Flash analysis of facilities to calculate hazard ratings
• Analyze transmission line modeling based on LiDAR and 3D models in programs like PLS-CADD
• Perform voltage imbalance analysis in programs like PSCAD
• Calculate thermal ampacity ratings for conductors and equipment according to standards such as FAC-008, FERC-881, and relevant IEEE standards
• Write thorough technical reports summarizing findings of analyses
• Develop automation scripts to improve the efficiency and accuracy of any and all of the above tasks, using languages such as Python, SQL, and VBA

Requirements:

• Highly motivated engineer who takes pride in delivering exceptional services and ensuring projects are completed accurately and on schedule
• Proactive team leader who understands how to motivate, direct, and manage the work of others
• Strong communicator who effectively defines and prioritizes group objectives, trains and mentors individually and collectively, and contributes to a positive team dynamic
• Demonstrates initiative, self-sufficiency, and the ability to work productively from a home office without direct supervision
• Committed to continuous learning and process improvement, consistently seeking opportunities to enhance quality and efficiency
• Embraces new responsibilities and eagerly acquires new skill sets as needed to support evolving project demands
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Power Engineering or related field
• 12+ years of experience in electrical engineering theories and principles, i.e. transmission and distribution system modeling, short circuit and power flow analysis, arc flash hazard calculations, voltage imbalance studies, and/or thermal ampacity ratings
• 5+ years' experience working at an electric utility, such as an investor-owned utility, municipal utility, or electric cooperative
• Master's degree in electrical engineering, Power Engineering or related field
• People management and mentorship experience
• Experience directing and reviewing the work of others for quality assurance and delivering constructive feedback
• Knowledge of the practical application of industry standards such as: IEEE, ANSI, NERC and FERC regulations
• Experience in scripting in Python to automate analyses in power systems softwares
• Ability to plan and manage assignments and clearly communicate barriers to complete tasks on budget/schedule
• Initiative to embrace continuous learning toward becoming an expert on the programs and technology you represent
• Proficiency in computer software tools to model engineering problems, program automation systems, and preparing spreadsheet-based analyses and automation