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Power Systems Engineering roles at utilities, grid operators, and energy companies qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign your I-983 training plan before your extension starts.
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We are designing the grid of the future! Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join us in leading the change! We are seeking an experienced Power Systems Software Engineer to join the EPE software team. You'll sit at the intersection of transmission planning and software: turning the way planners actually run studies into reliable, automated, cloud-based tools that utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and developers use every day.
Your primary responsibility is to design, test, and validate software that supports and accelerates transmission planning and interconnection assessment workflows. You will work closely with power system engineers, software developers, and product owners to define requirements, automate processes, and make sure our tools produce results that engineers trust.
How you can make an impact:
- Domain requirements & product input: Translate transmission planning practice (study scopes, criteria, contingency definitions, mitigation logic) into clear requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for the development team.
- Software design & testing: Design and test features that enhance utility-scale generation interconnection and transmission planning assessments, including steady-state, short circuit, and dynamic stability workflows.
- Automation & programming: Use Python and related tools to automate study setup, execution, and post-processing, and to build tools that streamline transmission system studies and simulations.
- Model & data management: Work with power flow and dynamics case data, contingency and monitored-element files, and supporting data to keep models and inputs clean, versioned, and reproducible.
- Software validation & benchmarking: Benchmark tool results against established industry software and hand-calculated or reference studies; troubleshoot discrepancies to ensure accuracy, reliability, and performance.
- Collaboration: Partner with transmission planners, software developers, and cross-functional teams to develop and integrate solutions that energy development and planning teams need.
- Documentation: Write clear methodology notes, user guides, and release validation reports that help engineers understand and trust tool outputs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems; a Master's degree is a plus.
- 4+ years of experience as a power systems engineer in transmission planning and analysis, generation interconnection, or renewable energy development.
- Hands-on experience performing power system studies such as steady-state (thermal/voltage, contingency analysis), short circuit, and/or dynamic stability.
- Working proficiency in at least one major power system analysis tool (e.g., PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, TSAT/DSATools, PSCAD, ASPEN, TARA).
- Solid understanding of the US transmission network and generation development, including ISO/RTO market structures, interconnection queue processes, and NERC TPL planning standards.
- Working knowledge of Python for scripting and automation of engineering workflows.
- Strong presentation and communication skills: able to explain complex technical topics to engineers, clients, and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, especially in identifying and resolving issues in power system simulations, models, and software results.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong programming and automation skills in Python, including power system APIs (e.g., psspy) and data libraries (pandas, NumPy).
- Experience with software testing frameworks and practices (e.g., pytest, regression/benchmark test suites) and version control (Git).
- Experience with Agile development, issue tracking (e.g., Jira), and writing requirements or user stories.
- Familiarity with cloud-based software development, distributed or batch computing.
- Experience with SPP, MISO, PJM, ERCOT, CAISO, or other ISO/RTO interconnection or transmission planning processes (e.g., DISIS, cluster studies, TPL assessments).
- Familiarity with FERC Order 2023 and current interconnection reform.
- Knowledge of AI-driven or machine-learning applications in power systems.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU:
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- MyShare Employee Ownership Program
- Work with industry leaders
- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
LOCATION
This position will be located in City, State
TRAVEL
Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster
THIRD-PARTY RECRUITING NOTIFICATION
EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.
INTRODUCTION
We are designing the grid of the future! Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join us in leading the change! We are seeking an experienced Power Systems Software Engineer to join the EPE software team. You'll sit at the intersection of transmission planning and software: turning the way planners actually run studies into reliable, automated, cloud-based tools that utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and developers use every day.
Your primary responsibility is to design, test, and validate software that supports and accelerates transmission planning and interconnection assessment workflows. You will work closely with power system engineers, software developers, and product owners to define requirements, automate processes, and make sure our tools produce results that engineers trust.
How you can make an impact:
- Domain requirements & product input: Translate transmission planning practice (study scopes, criteria, contingency definitions, mitigation logic) into clear requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for the development team.
- Software design & testing: Design and test features that enhance utility-scale generation interconnection and transmission planning assessments, including steady-state, short circuit, and dynamic stability workflows.
- Automation & programming: Use Python and related tools to automate study setup, execution, and post-processing, and to build tools that streamline transmission system studies and simulations.
- Model & data management: Work with power flow and dynamics case data, contingency and monitored-element files, and supporting data to keep models and inputs clean, versioned, and reproducible.
- Software validation & benchmarking: Benchmark tool results against established industry software and hand-calculated or reference studies; troubleshoot discrepancies to ensure accuracy, reliability, and performance.
- Collaboration: Partner with transmission planners, software developers, and cross-functional teams to develop and integrate solutions that energy development and planning teams need.
- Documentation: Write clear methodology notes, user guides, and release validation reports that help engineers understand and trust tool outputs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems; a Master's degree is a plus.
- 4+ years of experience as a power systems engineer in transmission planning and analysis, generation interconnection, or renewable energy development.
- Hands-on experience performing power system studies such as steady-state (thermal/voltage, contingency analysis), short circuit, and/or dynamic stability.
- Working proficiency in at least one major power system analysis tool (e.g., PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, TSAT/DSATools, PSCAD, ASPEN, TARA).
- Solid understanding of the US transmission network and generation development, including ISO/RTO market structures, interconnection queue processes, and NERC TPL planning standards.
- Working knowledge of Python for scripting and automation of engineering workflows.
- Strong presentation and communication skills: able to explain complex technical topics to engineers, clients, and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, especially in identifying and resolving issues in power system simulations, models, and software results.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong programming and automation skills in Python, including power system APIs (e.g., psspy) and data libraries (pandas, NumPy).
- Experience with software testing frameworks and practices (e.g., pytest, regression/benchmark test suites) and version control (Git).
- Experience with Agile development, issue tracking (e.g., Jira), and writing requirements or user stories.
- Familiarity with cloud-based software development, distributed or batch computing.
- Experience with SPP, MISO, PJM, ERCOT, CAISO, or other ISO/RTO interconnection or transmission planning processes (e.g., DISIS, cluster studies, TPL assessments).
- Familiarity with FERC Order 2023 and current interconnection reform.
- Knowledge of AI-driven or machine-learning applications in power systems.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU:
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- MyShare Employee Ownership Program
- Work with industry leaders
- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
LOCATION
This position will be located in City, State
TRAVEL
Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster
THIRD-PARTY RECRUITING NOTIFICATION
EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Power Systems Engineering
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the STEM OPT eligible fields list maintained by USCIS. Electrical Engineering (14.1001) and related power-focused programs typically qualify, but confirm with your DSO before targeting roles.
Search OFLC Wage Search for grid employers
Run LCA filings by SOC code 17-2071 (Electrical Engineers) in the OFLC Wage Search to identify utilities, ISO/RTOs, and engineering firms that have filed for STEM-adjacent roles and understand the sponsorship process.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension can be approved. Confirm enrollment directly through the E-Verify employer search tool or ask the recruiter for the company's E-Verify employer ID during the offer stage.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Filter Power Systems Engineering jobs on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and active STEM OPT hiring history, so you're not manually cross-referencing government databases before every application.
Submit your I-983 before your OPT end date
Your employer must sign the I-983 training plan and your DSO must recommend the extension in SEVIS before your current OPT expires. Build in at least 90 days for employer review, DSO processing, and USCIS adjudication time.
Align your training plan with grid engineering tasks
The I-983 must describe learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just job duties. Map deliverables like load flow analysis, protection coordination, or SCADA integration to specific coursework from your electrical or power systems program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Power Systems Engineering role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related program with a qualifying CIP code. The role itself doesn't trigger eligibility; your degree does. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO and verify it appears on the USCIS STEM OPT eligible fields list before your employer begins the I-983 process.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my power engineering employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before USCIS will approve your STEM OPT extension. Enrollment can't happen retroactively after you've started working. Ask during the offer process for the company's E-Verify employer ID or check enrollment through the E-Verify employer search. Utilities and large engineering firms are usually enrolled, but smaller project-based consultancies sometimes are not.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a power systems role?
The I-983 requires your employer to document specific learning goals tied to your STEM degree, not just a job description. For power systems roles, that means mapping tasks like relay protection design, grid modeling, or renewable integration studies to coursework from your electrical or power engineering program. Your employer's HR or engineering manager typically drafts it, and your DSO reviews it before submission to USCIS.
How does cap-gap protection affect me if I'm applying for H-1B from STEM OPT?
If you're on STEM OPT and your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your EAD expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year while USCIS adjudicates the petition. You don't need to file separately for cap-gap; it applies automatically once the H-1B petition is receipted. Your employer should file as early as possible to maximize this window.
Where can I find Power Systems Engineering jobs from employers who hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Power Systems Engineering roles filtered for employers with E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history, so you can focus on opportunities where the infrastructure for your extension is already in place. You can also cross-reference LCA filings through the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 17-2071 to identify utilities and engineering firms with active sponsorship activity.