Varentec Job Description – Power Systems Modeling and Simulation
Engineer
This full time position is for an engineer to perform modeling and simulation of power systems with an
emphasis on the distribution grid. This position entails hands-on modeling and simulation of the impact
of new, innovative, dynamic, distributed power electronics technologies on the electric grid using
commercially available simulation tools and open source software.
Responsibilities:
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Perform modeling and simulation of complex distribution systems with different types of assets
such as line voltage regulators, load-tap changers, capacitor banks, cables, overhead lines.
Support customers and interface with them on a day-to-day basis
Model dynamic sources of real and reactive power such as inverters, grid edge devices, and solid
state transformers (desired but not required)
Provide support for the marketing and sales team (pre- and post-) by developing use-cases using
simulations and load flow studies of various future scenarios
Work with different open-source software platforms such as OpenDSS, GridLab-D, DEW etc. to
integrate our grid edge products to these software packages
Help in creating documentation, writing reports and preparing presentations for interfacing with
customers, senior engineer and team lead
Qualifications:
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Strong fundamentals of electric power systems and electric circuit theory especially polyphase
systems.
Strong background in control theory and experience with developing controls for various types
of assets ranging from slower assets like LTCs, LVRs, Cap banks, and faster assets such as power
electronics inverters, UPFCs, STATCOMs etc is a plus.
Experience with distribution and/or transmission modeling and simulation studies
Proficient in the use of some of the commercially available power system modeling tools such as
PSCAD, MATLAB Simulink, CYME, Synergi, Windmil, PSS-E, RSCAD, Powerworld etc.
At least 4 years of modeling and simulation experience related to power systems (load flow,
short circuit studies, volt-VAR optimization, stability studies); utility experience is a plus.
Familiarity with smart grid technologies, such as distribution automation, Volt/Var optimization,
distributed energy resource integration, energy storage systems and DMS
Ability to communicate, collaborate and interact with clients and other project team members
Ability to articulate complex concepts and present material with clarity
Demonstrated technical writing skills
B.S./M.S. in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering or Computer Science , a PhD degree is a plus