Job Description

Company Name: Continuum Associates LLC

Website: www.continuum-associates.com

About Company

Continuum Associates (CA) is a US-based global consulting firm specializing in engineering, power and energy economics, technology, and strategy for the electric power and energy industry.

Established in 2011, Continuum Associates (CA) works with leading utilities and power companies in the US and globally to solve their most pressing engineering, technology, and forward business strategy-related challenges.

We maintain a sharp focus on the following:

• Advanced grid studies and analytics for electric transmission and distribution infrastructure, including new-generation development
• Smart Grid, decentralization of the energy business, and grid modernization
• Utility business transformation
• Technology product development consulting and advisory
• In-house technology product development for the electric power and energy industry

Since 2011, CA has directly fostered the development and interconnection of over 25 GW of clean and renewable energy technology-based power generation. Our client base includes leading utilities, Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and power project developers globally, Federal Government and other government agencies, including State Government.

We are looking for a Power Electronics Engineer with a strong background in power systems and power electronics. The ideal candidate must support the U.S. energy market or power sector, possess exceptional modeling capabilities in power electronics, and demonstrate a solid understanding of power systems concepts.

Role: Power Electronics Engineer

( Must be supporting U.S. energy market OR US power sector)

Experience: 1 to 5 Years

Location: Remote

Role & Responsibilities of Power Electronics Engineer

Technical Skills and Expertise:

• Perform data analysis related to bulk transmission, distributed generation, and power quality studies.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: transmission and distribution planning, renewable grid integration studies, power system economics and reliability assessment.
• Supporting engineering studies on solar, wind, storage plants and utility power systems. 
• Proficiency in integrating renewable energy sources and energy storage systems into the grid.
• Comprehensive knowledge of power converter topologies and control strategies employed in renewable energy systems, with a focus on their impact on grid performance.
• Familiarity with grid codes, regulations, and standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC) related to renewable energy integration.
• Conduct thorough grid studies to evaluate the impact of renewable energy integration.
• Knowledge of simulation tools such as PSCAD/EMTDC, PSS/E, MATLAB/Simulink, TARA etc. Expertise and skill in at least one software package is a MUST.
• Programming skills in C++, Python or another major programming language and/ or other data analysis tools such as Excel Macro, R, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

• MS, M. Tech., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering is preferred from a premium engineering university or college such as the IITs or NITs in India is strongly preferred. 
• Minimum 1 to 1.5 years of successfully supporting U.S. energy market analysis or having worked in the US power sector in some capacity is required.
• Project management experience with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and engagements simultaneously.
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Programming skills in Python or another major programming language and/ or other data analysis tools such as Excel, R, etc.
• Write engineering reports that document study results. Objective and concise writing and presentation skills.

Professional Skills/ Soft Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must.
• Ability to apply detailed knowledge of organizational procedures to make independent decisions and serve as a credible resource for a senior management team.
• Detail-oriented.
• Unparalleled focus on your work and take complete ownership of the work assigned to you.
• Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A go-getter attitude to get things done under any circumstances and adversities
• A strong work ethic
• Flexibility to pick up and develop other skills based on business needs
• Bias to take action
• Project Management skills
• Ability to mentor and train junior staff and help build a team of experts based in India.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel for business as needed within North America and internationally. A person based in India may have limited to no need to travel to the United States.
• Valid driver’s license and passport.