Senior Power System Consultant - REMOTE, CANADA

Siemens; Saint John; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Power Systems Consultant to join their Grid Software team. This remote position requires expertise in power systems analysis with a focus on renewable integration. The successful candidate will lead consulting engagements, manage projects, and develop technical reports while ensuring client satisfaction. Competitive rewards and a focus on work-life balance are part of the offering.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Competitive total rewards package

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in power systems analysis.
• 3 years of experience for electric utilities, ISOs, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform consulting engagements on power grid analysis.
• Manage project execution and adjust scope as necessary.
• Produce reports and presentations with study results.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Verbal and written communication

Client relationship management

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

EMTP-RV

Job description

Overview

Change the future with us. Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology by empowering customers through the real and digital worlds. We focus on living, working, and moving today and for the next generation, putting our people first to ensure they thrive. Our global, diverse team supports you and challenges you to grow.

About Grid Software

Siemens Grid Software aims to accelerate and secure the energy transition in a sustainable and profitable way. We are paving the way for autonomous grid management that enables grid operators to accelerate their digital transformation easily, quickly, and at scale. By moving beyond traditional approaches to the net zero challenge, we leverage software and digital technology to turn grid complexity into a competitive advantage. We ensure power flows wherever it comes from and wherever it goes.

What is this opportunity?

We are looking for a Senior Power Systems Consultant to join Grid Software’s Power Technologies International (PTI) team. PTI provides business advisory, technical consulting, and simulation software solutions. This role is critical to planning and integrating renewables, storage, and FACTS into the electrical grid. The Senior Power Systems Consultant will perform large-scale simulations of electrical transmission systems for Utilities, Regional Transmission Organizations, and energy asset owners to develop solutions for safe and reliable power system operations.

What will you do?

• Performing/leading consulting engagements related to power grid analysis and design, system dynamics and transients, system interconnection, and grid code compliance.
• Managing/supporting project execution, tracking project progress, and making necessary adjustments to maintain scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Producing reports and presentations with study results in collaboration with team members.
• Maintaining relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction, analyzing clients’ business requirements and identifying opportunities for further business.
• Supporting proposal preparation by developing project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Mentoring other junior consultants on the team.
• Developing automation scripts to streamline repetitive tasks, reduce errors, and boost overall efficiency.
• Delivering on-site consulting and training services.

Location: This is a REMOTE position that can be based anywhere in Canada only.

What will you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power and Energy Systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with at least 3 years of experience performing power systems analysis for electric utilities, ISOs, RTOs, developers, or national labs.
• Experience analyzing power flow and dynamic stability using PSSE required; additional experience with TSAT, TARA, PSLF, or PowerWorld preferred.
• Good knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards with understanding of RTO and other regional planning criteria, procedures, and practices.
• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills in English, with demonstrated ability to write effective technical reports in English.
• Ability to travel 10% domestically and internationally.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior relevant consulting experience.
• Experience working in the ISO-NE, PJM, and/or SPP regions.
• Experience in distribution planning.
• Industry experience in performing power system transient analysis using PSCAD or EMTP-RV.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or developing others professionally.

Why you’ll love working for Siemens

• Freedom and a healthy work-life balance – flexible hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
• Be part of exciting and innovative projects addressing the world’s most significant problems.
• Engaging, challenging, fast-evolving, cutting-edge technological environment.
• Opportunities to advance your career with local and global mentorship programs.
• Competitive total rewards package and profit sharing.
• Vacation entitlement with buy/sell options to fit your lifestyle.
• Contribution to social responsibility initiatives focused on education, technology access, and sustaining communities.
• Participation in celebrations, social events and offsite business events.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them.
• Employee perks and discounts and a focus on diversity and inclusivity.

Siemens is proud to be an eight-time winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers 2025, and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2025.

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About Us

Siemens Canada is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology with purpose, transforming the everyday for everyone since 1912. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens enables customers to accelerate digital and sustainability transformations, improve factory efficiency, enhance livability of cities, and sustain transportation. Siemens Canada had revenues of about $2.2 billion CAD in fiscal 2024, with approximately 4,400 employees and 37 office and production facilities across Canada. For more information, visit www.siemens.ca. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.