Location: Remote across the U.S. or Ontario, Canada
ID: 7640
Travel: Up to 20%, including occasional international travel

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Power Systems Engineer to lead technical studies supporting high-voltage substations, grid interconnections, renewable generation, energy storage, and other large-scale electrification projects.

This role will contribute across project execution, proposals, and technical development, with responsibility for complex system analysis, simulation, and engineering recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and lead advanced power system studies for HV/EHV projects, including:
  • Load flow and reactive power analysis
  • Short-circuit and system strength studies
  • Dynamic and transient performance analysis
  • LVRT/HVRT assessments
  • Harmonic and stability studies
  • Switching transient, TOV, TRV, and insulation coordination studies
  • Arc-flash analysis
  • Cable sizing and selection
  • Overall system performance assessments
• Develop and validate simulation models for conventional generation, BESS, renewable generation, inverter-based resources, and interconnected AC systems.
• Use tools such as PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, and DIgSILENT PowerFactory for steady-state, dynamic, and electromagnetic transient analysis.
• Define study scopes and technical requirements for external consultants and review third-party study results.
• Translate study findings into clear technical recommendations for customers, project teams, and other stakeholders.
• Support engineering teams with system requirements, equipment application, and project design decisions.
• Contribute technical expertise to proposals, tenders, and early-stage project development.
• Coordinate engineering activities to ensure technical deliverables meet project requirements, applicable standards, and grid-code expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with coursework or experience in power systems, power electronics, or related disciplines.
• 6+ years of experience performing power system, network, dynamic, or transient studies.
• Experience supporting utility, industrial, renewable energy, generation, FACTS, BESS, or grid-interconnection projects.
• Strong working knowledge of at least one major power system analysis platform such as PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, or PowerFactory.
• Strong understanding of HV/MV electrical systems, grid behavior, and equipment integration.
• Ability to independently execute complex studies and communicate technical results clearly.

Preferred Background

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in power systems or power electronics.
• PE or P.Eng. designation.
• Experience with NERC/FERC requirements, ISO/RTO interconnection processes, or transmission-planning standards.
• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, and applicable utility/grid-code requirements.
• Knowledge of substation equipment application and engineering calculations, including transformers, breakers, DC systems, cables, grounding, bus systems, insulation, and lightning protection.
• Experience developing engineering solutions where customer specifications or project requirements are still evolving.