Senior Engineer, System Planning

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Engineer, System Planning. In this role, you'll design solutions to improve grid reliability and support energy transition. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in distribution planning tools. This full-time position promotes technical excellence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of consulting and/or utility working experience in North America.
• Professional Engineer Designation (P.Eng.) within Canada is required.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of advanced grid planning solutions.
• Conduct system reliability analyses.
• Develop strategies supporting decarbonized energy systems.

Skills

Proficiency in distribution planning using CYME, PSCAD or other similar tools

Proficiency in automating system studies using Python

Technical experience with SQL, R, or JavaScript

Analytical problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYME

PSCAD

Power BI

Tableau

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Tetra Tech is Leading with Science to deliver transformative energy solutions for clients worldwide. Our work helps people and businesses plug in to reliable electricity, strengthens energy security, and powers resilient economies. We structure finance to maximize advanced technologies and promote energy independence. We boost efficiency in utilities and modernize power grids. We promote broad-based opportunities in the energy sector, and we improve lives and livelihoods by addressing the critical intersections of energy with health, water, and food security.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate with governments, developers, investors, lenders, and international development agencies. Together, we implement long-term energy programs, facilitate sector reforms, and bring power projects to life.

Position Summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Engineer, System Planning to lead and support the development of innovative solutions that improve grid reliability and support the energy transition. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing planning solutions for electric utilities—primarily focused on distribution systems—while contributing to broader energy transformation initiatives worldwide. You will thrive in a nimble, startup-like environment that values creativity, agility, and technical excellence.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of advanced grid planning solutions, methodologies, and products that enhance transmission and distribution reliability for utility clients.
• Conduct system reliability analyses, including steady-state, transient stability, transfer capability, short circuit, and EMT studies.
• Work closely with both local and global colleagues in a dynamic startup environment to co-create solutions for complex energy planning challenges.
• Develop strategies that support decarbonized and resilient energy systems.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, provide expert insights, and represent the team in client and internal meetings.
• Guide junior engineers and foster knowledge sharing within the team.
• Contribute to business development, including proposal writing, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives as needed.
• Local and international travel may be required, up to 10% of the time.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with solid understanding of the fundamentals of power system analysis

At least 5 years of consulting and / or utility working experience in North America

Professional Engineer Designation (P.Eng.) within Canada

Proficiency in distribution planning using CYME, PSCAD or other similar tools

Proficiency in automating system studies using Python

Technical experience with one or more of the following : SQL, R, or JavaScript

Track record of solving analytical problems, using a systematic and logical approach, with clear outcomes

Ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables and prioritize tasks based on business objectives

Proactive attitude and willingness to tackle challenges head-on

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical insights for diverse audiences

Preferred But Not Required Qualifications

Experience in transmission planning using PSS E or other similar tools

Experience using visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau to build out and report on key performance metrics.

Familiarity with key electrical utility operational and information systems and data (OMS, EMS, SCADA, EAM, ERP, etc.)

Experience with data engineering, architecture, modeling, and practical experience with DevOps and MLOps

Knowledge of digital asset product development and design thinking

Experience in developing and presenting business cases

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.

Explore our open positions at https : / / www.tetratech.com / careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities :

LinkedIn : @TetraTechCareers

Additional Information

Organization : 154 ESI

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Civil Engineering

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