Power Systems Studies Engineer - ( 240003Q0 )
Description
Your Opportunity
The Power Systems Studies Engineer conducts a wide range of power systems modelling and analysis which could include power flow, short circuit, transient stability and insulation coordination studies. Power system modelling and studies using electromagnetic transient simulation (EMT) can be included as well. The Power System Studies Engineer shall read and understand the scope of the studies, conduct the analysis required in compliance with applicable industry standards and/or the client’s standards and then prepare the study report documenting the study scope, inputs, assumptions, findings and recommendations.
Your Key Responsibilities
Working under direction of a Studies Team Lead, you will:
Perform power system modelling and studies using PSS/E, PSLF, ETAP, ASPEN, PSCAD. Types of studies include:
Prepare study reports. In conducting the studies and preparing the study report you will:
Participate in meetings with the client to initially kick off the project, review project progress and present results and recommendations when the study is completed.
Manage time, scope and budget of assigned projects
Assist/Lead technical proposal development for studies opportunities.
The following can be considered as assets for the position:
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Deep understanding of electrical power system and power electronics theory.
Proficiency in Python programming
Experience with PSS/E and/or PSLF required.
Experience with other power system simulation tools such as ETAP, ASPEN, EMTP-RV, DIgSILENT, PSCAD, is preferred.
Exceptional communication skills, including both writing and public speaking/presenting.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively explain and discuss solutions with clients.
Self-motivated and able to collaborate harmoniously with a group of professional engineers.
Willing and able to travel.
Education and Experience
Minimum Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in power systems/power electronics, inverter-based renewable generation.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location : Canada-Manitoba-Winnipeg
Other Locations : Canada-Alberta-Calgary
Organization : BC-1265 Energy-CA Central
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Oct 7, 2024, 12:38:58 PM
Req ID: 240003Q0
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