HVDC and Power Systems Engineer/Specialist

Stantec; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Wellness program

RRSP / Savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an HVDC and Power Systems Engineer/Specialist to contribute to HVDC and power system studies under professional engineers. The role involves conceptual designs, technical specifications, and verification of supplier designs for HVDC and high voltage power cables.

The position may include modelling, simulation, and development of automation tools, using EMT/RMS software, with collaboration across project teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electrical power systems and power electronics theory.
• Experience with power system analysis software and scripting is a plus.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python preferred).

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge to HVDC system design and power system studies.
• Assist with drawings, reports, and technical specifications.
• Perform calculations and related tasks.
• Develop scripts to automate simulations and results analyses.
• Prepare study reports with methodology and results.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients, and suppliers.

Skills

Power systems theory

Python programming

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Self-starter

Education

PhD in Power Systems/HVDC converters

B.E. Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSCAD/PSSE/PSLF

Job description

Your Opportunity

The HVDC and Power Systems Engineer/Specialist will be involved in HVDC and power system studies projects under the guidance of professional engineers. The role will include a variety of tasks that may include assisting with the preparation of conceptual designs and technical specifications, and verification of conformance of supplier designs with technical specifications for HVDC and high voltage power cable projects. The role may also include the modelling, simulation, development of scripts/automation tools, and analysis of power systems using EMT and/or RMS software applications.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of the general concepts of relevant electrical engineering elements including the design HVDC systems and the analysis and study of power systems.

• Assist with preparation of drawings, reports, and technical specifications.

• Conduct calculations and perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

• Prepare scripts and programming to assist with the automation of the simulations, compilation of results, and analysis.

• Prepare study reports, identifying assumptions, methodology, analysis, and results.

• Collaborate with the project teams, including other Stantec team members, clients, and suppliers.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Good understanding of electrical power systems and power electronics theory.

• Experience with power system analysis software and programming would be an asset (PSCAD, PSSE, PSLF).

• Proficiency with programming languages (Python preferred)

• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Developing cooperative skills in working efficiently with a team.

• Self-starter able to work independently given appropriate guidance and direction.

Education and Experience

• Doctorate in Power Systems and/or HVDC converters, preferred

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with focus in Power Systems required

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.

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Pay Range:

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$91,000.00 - $132,000.00 Annually

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 | BC | Kelowna
Organization: BC-1370 E&R-CA East
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time