Technical Lead, Power System Studies

Job Description:

  • Provide direct project leadership on EMT power system studies projects.
  • Provide guidance to the studies team on developing study methodologies, preparing models and project study cases, analyzing simulation results, identifying system issues and possible mitigation strategies, preparing and reviewing study reports.
  • Meeting with clients to report on project progress, interim and final study results.
  • Provide technical support to projects in the areas of AC and DC transmission system design and operation.
  • Ensure that high quality project deliverables are prepared in a timely manner, meeting project schedules and budgets.
  • Assign resources to projects for high quality on time delivery of results.
  • Participate in corporate marketing and business development activities related to power system studies with an emphasis on EMT analysis.
  • Manage client relations and business development activities.
  • Manage research and development activities associated with power system studies and new technologies or innovative methods.
  • Grow and develop a network of industry connections within the power system global community.
  • Participate in IEEE, CIGRE, IEC or other international organizations.
  • Write papers and give presentations at technical conferences.
  • Provide technical advice, guidance, and mentorship to technical team members.
  • Provide input on technical training requirements and opportunities.
  • Stay up to date on latest simulation tools and techniques used within the industry.

Requirements:

  • Expert level of experience in power system studies with emphasis on EMT analysis with strong background in static and dynamic modelling of HVDC converters, static var compensators, STATCOMS and other power electronic devices.
  • Expert user of PSCAD and other EMT software applications.
  • Strong background in other power system analysis software including PSSE, PSLF, ASPEN, ETAP, CYME, DSATools, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, etc.
  • Experience interacting with internal and external clients.
  • Ability to get things done on-time and within the project deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality.
  • Self-motivated collaborator that can also work as a successful independent researcher.
  • Self-starter able to work independently with minimal or no supervision and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proven written and verbal English language communication skills.
  • Spoken and written technical communication skills in other languages are considered an asset.
  • Ability to anticipate problems and provide creative, quick and reliable solutions to complex problems.
  • International experience completing power system planning studies is an asset.
  • Expert understanding of North American power systems, associated standards and regulations such as NERC TPL standards.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
  • Willingness to travel within the country and internationally as required.
  • MSc in Electrical Engineering or PhD in Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng and/or PE) is required.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience as an electrical engineer, with focus on EMT studies for generation and transmission, renewable energy, battery storage, and HVDC and other power electronic and inverter-based resource (IBR) systems.

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision plans
  • Wellness program
  • Health care spending account
  • Wellness spending account
  • 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
  • Paid time off
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