Senior Engineer – Model Engineering

Founded in 2003, Bramcolm, LLC has been at the forefront of IT solutions for two decades, consistently delivering innovative technology services to clients across diverse industries. With a strong presence in Indianapolis, IN, Bramcolm has built a reputation for excellence in the IT services and consulting industry.

At Bramcolm, we are committed to leveraging advanced technologies and engineering expertise to solve complex challenges in critical infrastructure, particularly in the energy sector. We work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and tailor our services accordingly. We value creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative approach to delivering transformative solutions.

The Bramcolm team is seeking a Senior Engineer – Modeling Engineering who will lead efforts to collect, validate, and build sophisticated data models that support the reliable operation and planning of electric grid systems. You’ll work with transmission owners, utilities, and market participants to ensure accurate representation of the power system in operational and planning tools.

The right person will be part of an experienced and diverse team foundational to maintaining grid reliability and supporting the energy transition. You’ll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects including model management system implementations, energy management system upgrades, market system improvements, and the integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) into planning, operations, and market systems.

As a Senior Power Systems Modeling Engineer
, you’ll apply your technical skills, interpersonal abilities, and knowledge of power systems to deliver value for diverse stakeholders across utility operations, planning, and market functions.

Given our support for clients across the energy sector, you will have the opportunity to engage in projects spanning various aspects of power system modeling. This diversity demands exceptional flexibility and adaptability as you work with different data sources, modeling standards, and client requirements.

• Lead the effort to collect, validate, and integrate power system data from transmission owners and market participants
• Build and maintain accurate data models for systems that operate, protect, and plan the electric grid
• Take ownership and responsibility for maintaining and improving critical portions of client power system models
• Ensure model accuracy through rigorous validation processes and quality control procedures
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to resolve modeling discrepancies and data quality issues

• Help design and implement modern model management systems and workflows
• Build and craft future modeling processes using advanced model management platforms
• Develop standardized procedures for model updates, version control, and change management
• Create documentation for modeling standards, best practices, and procedures
• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization in modeling workflows

• Perform power flow analysis, contingency analysis, and state estimation studies
• Support transmission and distribution planning activities through accurate system modeling
• Conduct transient stability analysis and other dynamic studies as needed
• Troubleshoot modeling issues and provide technical solutions

• Work closely with operations, planning, and market teams to understand modeling requirements
• Understand how modeling work impacts multiple departments and operational functions
• Serve as a technical liaison between engineering teams and external stakeholders
• Provide modeling expertise to support operational and planning studies
• Participate in industry working groups and standards development activities
• Support the incorporation of DERs into planning, operations, and market system models
• Develop modeling approaches for solar, wind, battery storage, and other emerging technologies
• Address unique challenges of modeling distributed and variable generation resources
• Collaborate on projects advancing grid modernization and clean energy…