Job Description

Consultant III Power Systems Studies – North America

At PSC, we’ve been at the forefront of energy transformation for 30 years! If you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to shape tomorrow’s energy landscape today, working on diverse and impactful projects that matter. Whether it’s renewable energy integration, HVDC systems, energy storage solutions, or geomagnetic induced current (GIC) analysis, you’ll be solving complex challenges while building a rewarding career.

Why Join Us?

• Variety of Projects: At PSC, you'll work on a wide range of projects for clients in power generation, transmission, and renewable energy. Whether it's steady-state analysis, power flow, HVDC systems, or energy storage, you’ll be constantly challenged with exciting and impactful work.
• Problem-Solving & Innovation: You will be solving complex technical problems—designing control systems, tackling steady state analysis or transient stability. Your work will contribute to industry innovation and shape the energy systems of tomorrow.
• Global Collaboration: As part of a global team, you’ll collaborate with world-class experts who bring deep technical knowledge and innovation to every project. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge work while continuously learning and evolving.
• Career Growth & Flexibility: We are committed to your professional development, providing clear pathways for career advancement. Whether you want to specialize in power systems analysis, expand into leadership, or explore new technologies, we offer the resources and support to help you grow. With flexible working arrangements, you’ll enjoy the freedom to balance your professional and personal life.
• Empowered to Lead: You’ll have the autonomy to drive change and influence the future of energy systems. At PSC, your contributions matter. You’ll work in a purpose-driven environment where innovation thrives and your achievements are celebrated.

What We’re Looking For:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, with a strong focus on power systems.
• 5+ years of experience in power system studies, with demonstrated expertise in generator interconnection studies (e.g., feasibility, system impact, and facility studies) within ISO/RTO environments such as PJM, MISO, or similar.
• Strong understanding of transmission system planning, dynamic and steady-state analysis, and power system stability (transient, voltage, and frequency).
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard simulation tools such as PSS®E, PSCAD, PowerWorld, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, or PSLF.
• Proven ability to lead studies, manage multiple projects, and deliver high-quality technical results under tight timelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex system behaviors and provide practical engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience preparing technical reports and interfacing with clients, ISOs, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced consulting environment, with a high level of ownership and accountability.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge (useful but not essential):

• Experience with inverter-based resource (IBR) modeling and compliance with standards such as IEEE 2800.
• Familiarity with control systems, power electronics, and renewable generation technologies.
• Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Python) for study workflows.

Your Responsibilities will Include:

• Lead and execute advanced power system studies and network modeling to meet client requirements related to reliability, regulatory compliance, and system performance.
• Perform and oversee complex studies, including generator interconnection (feasibility, system impact, and facility studies), transient and voltage stability, short circuit, arc-flash, insulation coordination, and power plant/grid integration design.
• Provide technical leadership in study methodology, model validation, and results interpretation, ensuring high-quality and defensible deliverables.
• Prepare and review comprehensive technical reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with ISO/RTO and client standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and global teams, mentoring junior engineers and driving consistent, high-quality execution across projects.
• Manage client relationships, proactively communicating technical findings, risks, and recommendations while ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Support and contribute to business development efforts, including proposal preparation, scope definition, and identifying new opportunities with existing and prospective clients.

Location: You can work for PSC from either the US or Canada, in one of our offices, hybrid or remote. We are not accepting applications from overseas candidates at this level. You can see more on us, our locations and benefits on our careers site.

At PSC, we want work to enhance your life — not dominate it. We offer the flexibility and autonomy to manage your work in a way that fits your life, while still being part of a collaborative, high-performing team. You'll be trusted to deliver meaningful outcomes, supported by a culture that values both professionalism and balance.

If you want to shape the future of energy systems in North America and beyond — PSC offers you the platform, the projects, and the people to make it happen.

PSC is committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

At PSC it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

$120,525-182,534 USD depending on years of exp

$130,604-192,534 CAD depending on years of exp

You may also be eligible to participate in our profit share program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, 10 scheduled paid holidays, and 10 days of sick leave. Additionally, regular full-time employees accrue up to 15 days of paid vacation. Benefits and perks listed on our careers page vary depending on the nature of employment with PSC and the country's work location. For more on benefits see Canada Benefits.

PSC is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PSC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.