Power Systems Engineer

Job Title: Power Systems Engineer / Senior Power Systems Engineer

Company: Continuum Associates LLC

Location: United States or Canada;
Hybrid / Remote options available for well-qualified candidates

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Engineering / Senior Management Team

Travel: Less than 20%, including travel within North America and occasional international travel

Compensation: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and location, plus performance-based bonus

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off

Continuum Associates LLC is a U.S.

-based global consulting firm specializing in engineering, power and energy economics, technology, and strategy for the electric power and energy industry.

Continuum Associates is seeking a Power Systems Engineer / Senior Power Systems Engineer with a strong engineering background in power system analysis, modeling, and grid studies. This position will support advanced engineering projects involving electric transmission and distribution infrastructure, renewable energy integration, power system reliability, grid modernization, and generation development.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with power system simulation software, strong analytical and programming capabilities, and knowledge of North American power markets, reliability standards, and interconnection processes.

Depending on experience level, the position may also involve project management, mentoring junior engineers, and helping develop a growing North American engineering team working alongside Continuum's engineering teams in the U.S. and India.

• Perform power system engineering studies and data analysis related to bulk transmission, distributed generation, and power quality.
• Conduct transmission and distribution planning studies.
• Support renewable energy grid integration studies involving solar, wind, battery storage, and other generation resources.
• Perform power system reliability assessments and related engineering analyses.
• Support engineering studies involving utility power systems and renewable generation facilities.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze power system models using industry-standard simulation software.
• Utilize tools such as PSCAD/EMTDC, PSS/E, Simulink for Power Systems, TARA, or similar platforms.
• Prepare clear, concise engineering reports documenting methodologies, study results, findings, and recommendations.
• Analyze engineering and power system data using Python, Excel, R, or other programming and data analysis tools.
• Support generator and large-load interconnection studies and related technical analyses.
• Apply knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and applicable FERC Orders.
• Support projects involving North American ISO/RTO and utility transmission planning and interconnection procedures.
• Work with systems and markets including MISO, PJM, ERCOT, SPP, ISO-NE, NYISO, CAISO, AESO, IESO, and others.
• Manage or support multiple engineering projects and client engagements simultaneously.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, vendors, utilities, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Identify technical and project-related problems and recommend practical solutions.
• Participate in client meetings, ISO/RTO stakeholder meetings, industry conferences, and technical discussions as needed.
• Maintain project schedules, deliverables, and deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Take ownership of assigned engineering work and ensure high-quality, accurate deliverables.
• For senior-level candidates, mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to junior engineering staff.
• Help develop and strengthen Continuum's North American engineering team while collaborating with engineering…