Senior Engineer, Project Model Validation

MatchBox Consulting Group; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchBox Consulting Group in Calgary, AB seeks a Senior Engineer, Model Validation to lead technical reviews and validation of power-system models used in interconnection studies. You will ensure models are accurate, robust, and suitable for load-flow, short-circuit, dynamic, stability, and electromagnetic transient studies, while mentoring engineers.

The role includes developing guidelines, checklists, and training, and collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• APEGP/PEg registration or eligibility.
• 10+ years of electric utility engineering experience.
• Experience with power-system modeling and analysis.
• Experience creating, reviewing, or validating PDUPs.
• Strong PSS/E knowledge for steady-state and dynamic modeling.
• Knowledge of Alberta’s electricity regulatory framework.
• Strong stakeholder communication and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent technical reviews and validation of project models used in power-system studies.
• Review PDUPs to ensure model accuracy, consistency, completeness, and compliance with requirements.
• Validate model logic, assumptions, data sources, methodologies, parameterization, and study results.
• Review generator, plant, transmission network, and static/dynamic models.
• Validate line impedances, thermal ratings, transformer parameters, and protection interfaces.
• Assess model convergence, numerical stability, and sensitivity to parameter variations.
• Support development and validation of interconnection study cases.
• Interpret modeling results and communicate implications to teams and market participants.
• Identify and mitigate model-related risks and escalate concerns.
• Establish model-validation frameworks, checklists, and peer-review protocols.
• Serve as SME and resource for model-validation matters.
• Mentor engineers in power-system and transmission-modeling best practices.
• Develop and deliver internal training and supporting documentation.

Skills

Power-system modeling

Interconnection studies

Technical mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) eligibility

Tools

PSS/E

PDUP validation

Job description

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Engineer, Model Validation for a permanent position with a leading organization in Alberta’s electricity sector. The successful candidate will lead the technical review and validation of power-system models and Project Data Update Packages (PDUPs) used in interconnection studies. Acting as a subject‑matter expert, they will ensure submitted models are accurate, consistent, technically robust, and suitable for load‑flow, short‑circuit, dynamic, stability, and electromagnetic transient studies. This position also plays an important leadership role within the engineering team by mentoring other engineers, delivering internal training, developing technical guidelines and checklists, and improving model‑validation processes. Location: Calgary, AB. Job Type: Permanent, Full‑Time. Schedule: Hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent technical reviews and validation of project models used in power‑system studies.
• Review Project Data Update Packages to ensure model accuracy, consistency, completeness, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Validate model logic, assumptions, data sources, methodologies, parameterization, and study results.
• Review generator, plant, transmission network, and static and dynamic models.
• Validate line impedances, thermal ratings, seasonal limits, transformer parameters, tap changers, phase shifters, grounding, substation configurations, breaker models, bus arrangements, and protection interfaces.
• Assess model convergence, numerical stability, and sensitivity to parameter variations.
• Support the development and validation of interconnection study cases.
• Interpret modeling results and clearly communicate technical implications, risks, sensitivities, and uncertainties to internal teams and market participants.
• Identify and mitigate model‑related risks, escalating material concerns that could affect project or system decisions.
• Establish and apply structured model‑validation frameworks, technical checklists, and peer‑review protocols.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert and primary resource for model‑validation matters.
• Mentor and coach engineers and reviewers in power‑system and transmission‑modeling best practices.
• Develop and deliver internal training, technical guidelines, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in cross‑functional technical groups and share best practices with the Project Engineering team.
• Work closely with Lead, Senior, and Principal Engineers, as well as internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA or eligible for registration.
• At least 10 years of engineering experience within the electric utility industry.
• Significant experience with power‑system modeling and analysis.
• Demonstrated experience creating, reviewing, and validating PDUPs.
• Strong understanding of load‑flow, short‑circuit, dynamic, stability, and interconnection studies.
• Proficiency with power‑system study software, particularly PSS®E for steady‑state and dynamic studies.
• Comprehensive understanding of Alberta’s electricity‑sector regulatory framework, the AESO Tariff, reliability standards, and transmission facilities.
• Strong technical review, analytical, problem‑solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and improve the technical capabilities of others.
• Comfortable working within a matrix environment and influencing decisions without direct authority.

Must‑Haves

• Electrical Engineering degree.
• APEGA P.Eng. registration or eligibility.
• 10+ years of electric utility engineering experience.
• Direct experience with power‑system models and analysis.
• Experience creating, reviewing, or validating PDUPs.
• Strong PSS®E knowledge, including steady‑state and dynamic modeling.
• Knowledge of Alberta’s electricity regulatory framework and transmission system.
• Strong stakeholder communication and technical mentoring capabilities.

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Experience in transmission planning or power‑system operations.
• Experience completing customer access or generation interconnection studies.
• Experience developing and validating models for both electromagnetic transient and phasor‑domain simulations.
• Experience with electromagnetic transient study tools and methodologies.
• Previous experience creating technical training, validation guidelines, checklists, or standardized review processes.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.