Energy and Power Systems Engineer

Arup; Toronto; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup seeks an Energy and Power Systems Engineer to join our EEPS team with a base in Calgary or Toronto. The role centers on renewable energy design across solar PV, BESS, wind, and substations, and requires strong power systems analysis and inter-disciplinary collaboration.

The candidate will prepare electrical designs, perform grounding, short-circuit, load flow, and cable ampacity studies, and contribute to interconnections and microgrid projects with cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the renewable power generation sector.
• Strong technical verbal and technical writing skills; able to read and interpret technical literature and engineering plans.
• Working towards a P.Eng license.
• Experience with utility (LDC) interconnection process (eg. COVER).
• Experience with grounding/earthing studies, short-circuit analysis, cable ampacity sizing, load flow analysis, and AC/DC voltage drop calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review the electrical design of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities, including single line diagrams, site layout, MV collection systems, communication schematics, and associated electrical studies.
• Conduct and review engineering calculations such as grounding/earthing studies, short-circuit analysis, cable ampacity sizing, load flow analysis, and AC/DC voltage drop calculations.
• Size and optimize DC cable routes for solar arrays, including string sizing, routing from modules to combiner boxes/disconnect switches, and cable tray/conduit planning.
• Support in the development of solar plant design packages, including DC/AC electrical single-line diagrams, cable schedules, equipment specifications, and construction-ready drawings.
• Perform energy production estimates, system performance modelling, and techno-economic evaluations
• Support interconnection studies and protection coordination activities as needed.
• Contribute to studies of front-of-the-meter and behind-the-meter microgrid facilities, including planning, design, and interconnection.
• Demonstrate willingness to expand capabilities into substation design, protection, and power system studies associated with utility-scale solar and BESS interconnections.
• Provide engineering markups and technical direction to designers and drafters in the development of substation and data center MV interconnection layouts.
• Provide guidance to the design team regarding applicable electrical codes, utility standards, and industrial design practices during the development of electrical arrangement layouts.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA standards and utility design requirements.
• Lead design coordination meetings and provide day to day technical direction to designers and drafters.
• Experience developing utility interconnection substations, collector substations, Mv distribution systems, or data center electrical infrastructure is considered an asset.

Skills

Grounding/earthing studies

Short-circuit analysis

Load flow analysis

Cable ampacity sizing

DC cable routing

Electrical design for Solar PV and BSS

Interconnection studies

Technical direction to designers

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

We are seeking an Energy and Power Systems Engineer to join our North Geography as a part of the Energy Engineering and Power Systems (EEPS) Team. This role will be based in Calgary or Toronto.

You will be a part of an integrated and growing team of utility renewable focused practitioners that cross disciplines in a holistic service offering inclusive of electrical & power engineers, civil engineers, and energy and sustainability consultants.

The ideal candidate should have experience performing renewable energy detailed design and related studies, with a focus on solar photovoltaic systems, wind energy, battery storage, and substations.Additionally, the individual will perform various analytical studies related to power systems design such as grounding, short circuit, load flow, and cable ampacity.

The candidate will be expected to contribute to current work and collaborate with other disciplines to deliver quality deliverables and client outcomes.

The opportunity

• Prepare and review the electrical design of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities, including single line diagrams, site layout, medium voltage (MV) collection systems, communication schematics, and associated electrical studies.
• Conduct and review engineering calculations such as grounding/earthing studies, short-circuit analysis, cable ampacity sizing, load flow analysis, and AC/DC voltage drop calculations.
• Size and optimize DC cable routes for solar arrays, including string sizing, routing from modules to combiner boxes/disconnect switches, and cable tray/conduit planning.
• Support in the development of solar plant design packages, including DC/AC electrical single-line diagrams, cable schedules, equipment specifications, and construction-ready drawings.
• Perform energy production estimates, system performance modelling, and techno-economic evaluations
• Support interconnection studies and protection coordination activities as needed.
• Contribute to studies of front-of-the-meter and behind-the-meter microgrid facilities, including planning, design, and interconnection.
• Demonstrate willingness to expand capabilities into substation design, protection, and power system studies associated with utility-scale solar and BESS interconnections.
• Provide engineering markups and technical direction to designers and drafters in the development of substation and data center MV interconnection layouts.
• Provide guidance to the design team regarding applicable electrical codes, utility standards, and industrial design practices during the development of electrical arrangement layouts.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA standards and utility design requirements.
• Lead design coordination meetings and provide day to day technical direction to designers and drafters.
• Experience developing utility interconnection substations, collector substations, Mv distribution systems, or data center electrical infrastructure is considered an asset.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering

At least 4 years of experience in the renewable power generation sector.

Must possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read and interpret technical literature and engineering plans

Working towards a P.Eng license

Experience with utility (LDC) interconnection process (eg. COVER)

• Experience with grounding/earthing studies, short-circuit analysis, cable ampacity sizing, load flow analysis, and AC/DC voltage drop calculations

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Toronto Hiring Range Hiring Range The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $97,000 to $107,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

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Arup is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications from all qualified individuals. Every job applicant will be treated equally, fairly and with respect regarding race, color, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, civil status, age (except as provided by law), creed/religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, disability/handicap, pardoned record of offences, social condition (marital or family status, receipt of social assistance), and any other ground protected by the applicable human rights legislation.