Hybrid Substation Studies Engineer – Power Systems

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 114,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a Substation Studies Engineer to perform power system analyses supporting planning, design, operation and expansion of transmission and distribution substations. You will develop and validate models, conduct studies, and provide recommendations for reliable, compliant operation.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience with power system studies, proficiency with ETAP, SKM and PSCAD, and a PE license or eligibility, with willingness to travel across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of direct experience with power system studies.
• Experience with power system studies using ETAP, SKM and PSCAD or other equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies including load flow, short-circuit, insulation coordination, TOV, arc flash, grounding, and protection coordination studies.
• Develop and review power system models and conduct analyses for planning, design, operation, and expansion of substations.
• Support substation design by validating equipment ratings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and present study results to stakeholders.
• Support studies throughout the lifecycle from proposal to close-out.
• Collaborate with North America and global team members.

Skills

Power system studies

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

IEEE/IEC/CIGRE knowledge

PE license or eligibility

Travel across North America

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

Job description

Jacobs seeks a Substation Studies Engineer to perform power system analyses supporting planning, design, operation and expansion of transmission and distribution substations. You will develop and validate models, conduct studies, and provide recommendations for reliable, compliant operation.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience with power system studies, proficiency with ETAP, SKM and PSCAD, and a PE license or eligibility, with willingness to travel across North America.