Power Systems Engineer II

Electric Power Engineers; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company committed to shaping the future of energy! As a power systems engineer, you will engage in innovative projects that impact communities and the environment. Your role will involve conducting critical studies, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with industry leaders. With a focus on renewable energy and advanced engineering solutions, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment. This position offers flexibility, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to be part of a team that is transforming the energy landscape.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Continuous Education Benefits

401K with up to 4% match

Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience as a power systems engineer.
• Experience with power system impact studies and relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct computer modeling and analysis for transmission planning studies.
• Perform power system impact studies and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Technical Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electric Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

Aspen

TARA

Python

Job description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

Responsibilities

Join us in leading the change!

Develop and conduct computer modeling and analysis for transmission planning studies which include steady state analysis, short circuit analysis, and dynamic stability analysis. Studies may include near-term and long-term transmission planning, generator interconnection studies, reliability-driven transmission project alternatives development, and NERC standards compliance analyses.

How you can make an impact:

• Perform power system impact studies: Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability
• Perform NERC-compliance-related technical analyses such as TPL Annual Planning Assessments.
• Perform full generator interconnection studies which may also include Sub-Synchronous Resonance (SSR) studies.
• Ensure that renewable and/or storage resource projects interconnecting to the transmission system meet Voltage Ride-Through (VRT) requirements.
• Participate in ERCOT working group meetings and case building efforts on behalf of specific clients as assigned.
• Prepare technical study reports for all studies performed. Process, generate, and maintain data as required for all studies.
• Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
• Identify training needs and present to the Engineering Manager as needed.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here what’s needed:

• Proven team player with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Flexible with the ability to manage change.
• Have high standards in producing quality reports and products that he/she shall own with pride.
• Strong technical report writing skills.

Staff II

• Bachelors degree in Electric Engineering with an emphasis in power systems
• 2 - 3 years of experience as a power systems engineer
• Experience performing power system impact studies such as Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability
• Experience with power systems software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA.
• Experience automating/programming in Python

Staff III

• Bachelors degree in Electric Engineering with an emphasis in power systems
• 3 - 4 years of experience as a power systems engineer
• Experience performing power system impact studies such as Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability
• Experience with power systems software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA.
• Experience automating/programing in Python

How we support you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Continuous Education Benefits
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
• Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.

Location: This position will be open to remote

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)