Power Systems Studies Engineer – Edmonton

BBA Consultants; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary included

Premium program

Onsite mobility premium

Time bank

Cellphone reimbursements

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation and sick leave

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

BBA Consultants seeks an Intermediate Electrical Power Systems Studies Engineer in Edmonton, AB to support growth in power systems studies for the energy and natural resources sectors. You will conduct powerflow, short circuit, dynamic and transient studies and advise on NERC PRC/MOD compliance.

This role requires a strong technical mindset, P.Eng eligibility, and the ability to travel for projects in Canada, the USA and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering specializing in power systems.
• P.Eng or eligible to register with APEGA as a P.Eng.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with power systems.
• Experience with power system software such as PSS/E, DSATools, ETAP, APSEN. Must have recently performed studies such as powerflow, short circuit, dynamic & transient studies
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical documents such as reports, specifications, design drawings, studies, plans, and instructions
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with clients, project managers, engineers, designers and drafters in the preparation of deliverables to BBA and client standards
• Establish client needs, prepare or review reports, estimates, specifications, quotations and proposals
• Independently or with others, perform electrical studies such as powerflow, short circuit, protection, arc flash, grounding
• Develop and implement work methods for the execution of project work
• Lead, supervise, train, and mentor junior engineers during the project execution
• Perform site inspections, testing and commissioning at client sites
• Create project scope of services, budgets and schedules
• Plan and monitor work assignments and costs
• Communicate with the client on active and future projects

Skills

Power systems studies

Power flow analysis

Short circuit analysis

Dynamic studies

Transient studies

PSS/E

ETAP

DSATools

APSEN

P.Eng eligible

Education

Electrical Engineering - Power Systems

Tools

PSS/E

DSATools

ETAP

APSEN

Job description

BBA Consultants seeks an Intermediate Electrical Power Systems Studies Engineer in Edmonton, AB to support growth in power systems studies for the energy and natural resources sectors. You will conduct powerflow, short circuit, dynamic and transient studies and advise on NERC PRC/MOD compliance.

This role requires a strong technical mindset, P.Eng eligibility, and the ability to travel for projects in Canada, the USA and internationally.