Power Electronics Control Engineer — Embedded & Grid Dynamics

Wärtsilä; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Vancouver is seeking a Power Electronics Control Engineer to develop dynamic models for Battery Energy Storage Systems and implement advanced control algorithms. The ideal candidate should possess an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Power Systems or Electrical Engineering and experience with inverter-based resources, MATLAB, and Python. This hybrid role allows collaboration across teams to drive innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

Benefits

Training activities and learning solutions

Opportunities for personal development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Education in Power Systems or Electrical Engineering is essential.
• Experience with power electronics hardware including testing and troubleshooting circuits.
• Proficiency in Python and MATLAB/Simulink for algorithm development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate models of battery storage systems.
• Conduct grid interconnection studies to ensure design compliance.
• Implement control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink.

Skills

Modeling inverter-based resources

Proficient in Python

Strong programming skills in C/C++

Experience with HIL testing

Strong communication skills

Education

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Power Systems or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSS/E

Job description

A leading technology company in Vancouver is seeking a Power Electronics Control Engineer to develop dynamic models for Battery Energy Storage Systems and implement advanced control algorithms. The ideal candidate should possess an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Power Systems or Electrical Engineering and experience with inverter-based resources, MATLAB, and Python. This hybrid role allows collaboration across teams to drive innovative solutions for a sustainable future.