Electrical Engineer - Power Flow

CWP Energy; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

RRSP program

Vacation policy

Transit incentive

Give & Match program

Office with gym

Job summary

At CWP Energy, a senior electrical engineer is sought to join the Power Flow team, focusing on transmission analysis, congestion modeling, and grid optimization across North American markets.

You will mentor team members, develop analytical tools, and support renewable integration while collaborating with traders and researchers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related quantitative discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in power systems, transmission engineering, grid operations, or energy markets.
• Strong experience with transmission modeling, load flow analysis, congestion analysis, interconnection studies, and grid optimization.
• Experience with linear programming and optimization techniques applied to transmission systems or energy markets.
• Strong proficiency in PSS®E, as well as experience with power system simulation and transmission models.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for modeling, automation, and data analysis.
• Experience developing analytical models, simulation tools, or large‑scale data‑driven solutions.
• Experience mentoring or leading technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead grid engineering activities related to transmission systems and power flow analysis across North American electricity markets.
• Develop and maintain transmission and power flow models for congestion and grid analysis.
• Analyze transmission constraints, grid behavior, and system reliability to support market strategies and decision‑making.
• Collaborate with traders, quantitative analysts, and researchers on transmission and market‑related initiatives.
• Interpret ISO/RTO market rules, operational constraints, and transmission planning data.
• Contribute to the development of internal analytical tools, simulations, and engineering methodologies.
• Act as a technical mentor and subject matter expert within the team.
• Support strategic initiatives related to renewable integration, grid modernization, and transmission infrastructure.

Skills

Power systems

Grid engineering

Python

SQL

Optimization

Mentoring

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in related field

Tools

PSS/E

Power system simulation

Job description

At CWP Energy, we operate at the intersection of energy trading, quantitative research, and power systems engineering to drive innovation across North American electricity markets. Our fast-paced and entrepreneurial culture brings together curious minds who thrive on solving complex problems, challenging ideas, and building impactful solutions.

CWP Energy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Power Flow team, a multidisciplinary group focused on transmission analysis, congestion modeling, and grid optimization. As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in grid engineering initiatives, supporting transmission analysis, power flow modeling, and market‑related grid strategies across North American electricity markets. You will also act as a technical mentor within the team, contributing to the development of internal expertise and best practices in a highly analytical and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead grid engineering activities related to transmission systems and power flow analysis across North American electricity markets.
• Develop and maintain transmission and power flow models for congestion and grid analysis.
• Analyze transmission constraints, grid behavior, and system reliability to support market strategies and decision‑making.
• Collaborate with traders, quantitative analysts, and researchers on transmission and market‑related initiatives.
• Interpret ISO/RTO market rules, operational constraints, and transmission planning data.
• Contribute to the development of internal analytical tools, simulations, and engineering methodologies.
• Act as a technical mentor and subject matter expert within the team.
• Support strategic initiatives related to renewable integration, grid modernization, and transmission infrastructure.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in power systems, transmission engineering, grid operations, or energy markets.
• Strong experience with transmission modeling, load flow analysis, congestion analysis, interconnection studies, and grid optimization.
• Experience with linear programming and optimization techniques applied to transmission systems or energy markets.
• Strong proficiency in PSS®E, as well as experience with power system simulation and transmission models.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for modeling, automation, and data analysis.
• Experience developing analytical models, simulation tools, or large‑scale data‑driven solutions.
• Experience mentoring or leading technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• An entrepreneurial, results‑driven corporate culture.
• Full group insurance and the opportunity to contribute to an RRSP program.
• A vacation policy upon arrival.
• A public transit incentive program.
• A Give & Match program.
• A beautiful office with a gym, a lounge, locker rooms, and showers.