Senior Grid Interconnection Consultant

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting group in utilities is seeking a skilled Electric Power Systems Engineer to join their Toronto office with a hybrid work schedule. This role involves transmission system planning, analyzing load flow, and preparing generator interconnection applications. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and have a minimum of 6 years in power systems engineering. Experience with relevant software and a solid understanding of utility planning are essential. The compensation range is $130,492 to $170,491, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Yearly discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of power systems engineering experience.
• Experience in load flow and contingency analysis.
• Knowledge of power regions and ISOs/RTOs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transmission system planning and analysis.
• Prepare new generator interconnection applications.
• Review ISO feasibility and system impact studies.

Skills

Load flow analysis

Transmission planning software

Power systems engineering

Contingency analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

TARA

Job description

Description

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

This position in Sargent & Lundy’s Consulting group will require you to focus on our utility planning and advisory projects, such as the following:

• Transmission system planning and analysis, including studies in load flow, stability, short circuit, and electromagnetic transients (EMT), to support a variety of clients such as ISO/RTO and electric utilities.


• Preparing new generator interconnection applications, including development of conceptual single line diagram, verification of compliance with reactive power requirements, and development of steady-state, dynamic, and short circuit models to support the applications.


• Reviewing ISO feasibility and system impact studies to provide guidance to our clients, who are ISO Interconnection Customers.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.

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Essential skills and experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and sufficient industry experience is considered in lieu of an advanced degree


• A minimum of 6 years relevant power systems engineering experience with utility or consultant


• Experience in load flow and contingency analysis to identify transmission thermal and voltage constraints and to identify transfer capability limits


• Experience using transmission planning software for load flow modeling, contingency analysis, and stability analysis using PSS/E, PSLF, TARA

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Experience in stability analysis to identify critical clearing times, identify voltage constraints and analyze power system damping


• Experience in electromagnetic transient analysis using PSCAD


• Experience in short circuit analysis and using software programs CAPE or ASPEN


• Knowledge of power regions and ISOs/RTOs, such as: PJM, MISO, NYISO, ERCOT, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ISO-NE


• Experience in Python, Java Script, or other scripting languages

Compensation Range

$130,492.00 - $170,491.00

Transparency Statement

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy. Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all provincial and federal legislation. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.