Power Systems Engineer II
Electric Power Engineers
Experienced Engineer Since 2015
Professional Biography
An adept power systems engineer, Amir Toliyat routinely develops and
conducts computer modeling and analysis for transmission and
distribution planning studies. Mr. Toliyat also engages in system design
studies, energy market studies, generation interconnection applications,
and he frequently provides technical support to interconnection
processes.
Experience
Amir Toliyat
Ph.D.
atoliyat@epeconsulting.com
Electric Power Engineers
Austin, Texas
Power Systems Engineer II
2015 - Present
 Perform power system impact studies, load flow, short circuit,
dynamic stability, protective device coordination, EMT analyses,
market analysis, and arc flash studies for distribution and
transmission systems
 Build dynamic models for new technologies such as inverters, wind
turbines, or storage systems, often interacting with equipment
vendors to define the models
 Prepare reports, letters, one-line diagrams, and transmission maps
 Analyze distribution systems in order to produce short-term and
long-range reports for their planning, operation, and expansion
 Process, generate, and maintain data as required for other
engineering related studies
 Assume responsibility for the timely completion of projects
assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
Research Assistant
2010 - 2015
 Assisted in academic research related to smart grids under the
supervision of Dr. Alexis Kwasinski
 Developed power system models using MATLAB/Simulink
 Analyzed data sets (raw metered data) for residential power
consumption and photovoltaic generation obtained from a largescale smart grid demonstration project
Chevron ETC
Houston, Texas
Facilities Engineering Intern
Summer 2011
 Validated ETAP model for Angola TGPP
 Developed standardization for substation automation
 Networked SEL relays and enabled communication to a network
server
 Developed HMI interface using Wonderware
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
Teaching Assistant
2009 - 2010
 Used teaching skills to fulfill various instructional responsibilities
 Developed power system models using MATLAB/Simulink
Education
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Energy Systems)
The University of Texas at Austin – Austin, TX
M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Energy Systems)
The University of Texas at Austin – Austin, TX
B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Texas A&M University – College Station, TX
Skills
MATLAB/Simulink, WindMil, CYME, ETAP, Siemens PSS/E, PowerWorld, PSIM, Visio, EndNote
Presentations & Publications
A. Toliyat and A. Kwasinski, “Energy Storage Sizing for Effective Primary and Secondary Control of Low-Inertia
Microgrids,” 2015 Proceedings of IEEE International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation
Systems, Aachen, Germany, June 22-25, 2015.
F.M. Uriarte, A. Toliyat, A. Kwasinski, and R.E. Heber, “Consumer-Data Approach to Assess the Effect of
Residential Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Systems and Electric Vehicles on Distribution Transformers,” Proceedings of
IEEE International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, Galway, Ireland, June 2427, 2014.
A. Toliyat, A. Kwasinski, and F.M. Uriarte, “Effects of High Penetration Levels of Residential Photovoltaic
Generation: Observations from Field Data,” Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Renewable Energy
Research and Applications, Nagasaki, Japan, November 11-14, 2012.
J. Song, A. Toliyat, D. Tuttle, and A. Kwasinski, “A Rapid Charging Station with an Ultracapacitor Energy Storage
System for Plug-In Electrical Vehicles,” Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Electrical Machines and
Systems, Incheon, South Korea, October 10-13, 2010.
Languages
English (fluent), Farsi (fluent), Spanish (6 years)