Senior Electrical Studies Lead

Tetra Tech; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Electrical Studies Lead to join their Power Division in Mississauga, Ontario. This role involves managing studies for high-voltage substations and mentoring a team of engineers. With a focus on renewable energy and data centers, this position offers significant impact on projects that drive positive change in communities. Applicants should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits

Merit-based financial rewards

Flexibility and work/life balance

Collaborative team atmosphere

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in electrical engineering for high-voltage systems.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or eligible.
• Experience with renewable energy systems and data center projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to complete complex electrical studies for utility interconnections.
• Prepare detailed analyses and professional study reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Electrical Studies

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Technical Mentorship

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSSE

CDEGS

PSCAD

Job description

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Electrical Studies Lead to our Power Division team, this position can be based in Mississauga, Ontario or remotely from anywhere in Canada.

Why Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today, we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role

We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Studies Lead proficient in both transient and steady-state studies applicable to high-voltage substations, transmission networks, and distribution networks, for our Mississauga, Ontario office. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and train a team of engineers to complete complex transient and steady-state studies for utility interconnections, renewables, HVDC and data center projects.
• Conduct and oversee transient and steady-state studies using tools such as ETAP, SKM, PSSE, CDEGS, or PSCAD. Prepare detailed analyses, including load flow, short circuit, Arc Flash, grounding, TOV, Corona, EMF, induction studies, harmonic analysis, and equipment coordination.
• Develop clear, comprehensive, and professional study reports.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers to enhance team performance.
• Review and contribute to proposals, estimates, and deliverables based on client Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project objectives regarding cost, quality, and time are met.
• Monitor project progress and provide updates, including percent completion and Estimated Time to Complete (ETC) estimates.
• Suggest process improvements and contribute to project close-out reviews.
• Support business development activities and attend conferences on behalf of Tetra Tech.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in electrical engineering, including significant experience with electrical studies for high-voltage systems.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Canada or the US (PE) or eligible to register.
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing studies for high-voltage substations and transmission/distribution networks.
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing studies for renewable energy systems.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration, client engagement, and reporting.
• Experience with HVDC projects is an asset.
• Experience with Data Center projects is an asset.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.