EMT PSCAD Studies Technical Lead

Stantec; Winnipeg; In loco; CAD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Descrizione del lavoro

Stantec’s Power System Studies Center of Excellence seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to be the EMT PSCAD Technical Lead, overseeing a team on EMT studies for generation, transmission and distribution, including HVDC and IBR systems.

The role includes business development, client interaction and strategic direction for the team, with active participation in IEEE/CIGRE work groups and ongoing tool updates.

Competenze

• MSc in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 15+ years as an electrical engineer with EMT PSCAD experience.
• P.Eng/PE license preferred.
• Strong English communication, written and verbal.

Mansioni

• Provide direct project leadership on EMT power system studies projects.
• Meet with clients to report progress and results.
• Assist marketing and business development for EMT studies.
• Participate in IEEE, CIGRE, IEC or other technical organizations.
• Mentor and guide technical team members.
• Provide input on training requirements and opportunities.
• Stay up to date on the latest simulation tools and techniques.

Conoscenze

EMT PSCAD

HVDC control

Power system analysis

Technical leadership

Client relations

English proficiency

Formazione

MSc in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng/PE license preferred

Strumenti

PSSE

PSLF

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

CYME

DSATools

Descrizione del lavoro

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.

Join a team that does more than generate and deliver electricity through its work; join a team that powers growth and advances communities. Seeing beyond the project at hand, you’ll work with us to advance the industry and build your career. We operate with the strength of a $3B company and have the agility of a specialized power group, and work on some of the most challenging and cutting-edge projects around the world. Whether helping to define microgrids, pushing the boundaries on clean energy or grid modernization, you’ll find yourself working with leaders in transmission & distribution, thermal generation, and renewable energy in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Power System Studies Center of Excellence is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to be a Technical Lead in Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) PSCAD Power System Studies. The EMT PSCAD Technical Lead will oversee a team of engineers in the execution of EMT studies for various power systems including generation, transmission, and distribution levels, and with different types of generation including renewables and energy storage. The execution of EMT studies will also have an emphasis on the simulation and analysis of HVDC and other power electronic and inverter-based resource (IBR) systems. Besides managing and overseeing a strong technical team in the day-to-day delivery of studies, this position is also responsible for leading business development, client relations and technical proposal preparation in the area of EMT and other power system studies. The Technical Lead also plays a key role in helping set the strategic direction for the power system studies team by keeping up to date with current and emerging industry trends and directions in HVDC and IBR control and protection design and simulation including the participation in various IEEE and CIGRE working groups.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Projects for Clients- Provide direct project leadership on EMT power system studies projects. The work includes carrying out and providing guidance to the studies team on the following: developing study methodologies, preparing models and project study cases, analyzing simulation results, identifying system issues and possible mitigation strategies as well as preparing and reviewing study reports.
• Meeting with clients to report on project progress, interim and final study results.
• Participate in marketing and business development activities related to EMT studies, including development of proposal methodologies, staffing requirements, and labor estimates.
• Participate in IEEE, CIGRE, IEC or other technical organizations.
• Provide technical advice, guidance, and mentorship to technical team members.
• Provide input regarding technical training requirements and opportunities.
• Stay up to date on the latest simulation tools and techniques used within the industry.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Expert level of experience in EMT studies using PSCAD with strong background in static and dynamic modelling of HVDC converters, static var compensators, STATCOMS and other power electronic devices.
• Experience in other power system analysis software is considering an asset, including EMTP, PSSE, PSLF, ASPEN, ETAP, CYME, DSATools, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, written and verbal, with both technical and non-technical audiences .
• Understanding of North American power systems, associated standards and regulations such as NERC TPL standards.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.

Education and Experience

• MSc in Electrical Engineering or PhD in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng and/or PE) is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience as an electrical engineer, with focus on EMT studies using PSCAD software for generation and transmission, renewable energy, battery storage, and HVDC and other power electronic and inverter-based resource (IBR) systems.
• 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. #INDE&R Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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. #INDE&R Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a 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, 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 | AB | Calgary
Other Locations: Canada | MB | Winnipeg
Organization: BC-1370 E&R-CA East
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time

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