Senior Power System Engineer

E Source; Calgary; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Remote work

Paid parental leave

Flexible time off

Job summary

E Source is seeking a Senior Transmission Planning and Interconnection Study Engineer to shape grid modernization for clients across North America. The role focuses on transmission studies, power flow, voltage stability, and related analyses using PSS/E, PSLF, TSAT, and other tools.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering with 6+ years of power systems experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of delivering analyses that meet reliability and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required.
• Experience with power system studies and transmission analysis preferred.
• Strong knowledge of stability, interconnection studies, and grid modernization.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system analysis and network modeling to meet client specs in reliability and quality requirements.
• Conduct generator interconnection and voltage stability studies.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and contribute to work products.
• Collaborate with a global team to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Manage client relationships and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Support business development and identify new client opportunities.

Skills

Power systems analysis

PSS/E/TSAT/PSLF

Transmission planning studies

Interconnection studies

Python programming

Communication skills

HVDC/FACTS knowledge

ISO knowledge (MISO/CAISO/PJM/SPP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Ph.D or master’s degree in Power Systems Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

TSAT

PSLF

DigSILENT

DSA Tools

IPLAN

Job description

At E Source, we help utilities make sense of complexity in a rapidly changing landscape, and we’re looking for a Senior Transmission Planning and Interconnection Study Engineer to help shape how that impact shows up in the world.

E Source is a research, data/analytics, and technology focused professional services firm focused exclusively on the Utility industry in North America. We help utilities target and serve their customers more effectively, enhance and optimize their grid, and leverage operating best practices and technologies to manage their business more effectively. Headquartered in Texas, we have 450+ employees across the US and Canada. Learn more at www.esource.com

Looking for an experienced transmission planning study engineer to join our grid solutions team as we strengthen reliability, support renewable integration, and advance grid modernization for our clients. A bachelor’s degree is required and in support of all aspects of transmission studies on power flow, voltage stability, transient stability and other power system analyses. Experience required with PSS/E, PSLF, or TARA or similar software for power system studies.

In this role, you will:

• Performing power system analysis and network modeling to meet client specifications in reliability, regulation, and quality requirements.
• Conducting studies in areas such as generator connections, voltage stability, arc-flash energy, insulation coordination, and power station design.
• Preparing detailed technical reports and contributing to technical work products.
• Collaborating with a global team to execute studies and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Managing client relationships and expectations, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Contributing to business development activities and identifying new client opportunities.
• Will perform power system analysis for transmission system, including power flow, voltage stability, transient stability and short circuit analyses.

You're likely a great fit if you:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Preferred Ph. D or master’s degree in Power Systems Engineering
• At least 6+ years of power systems analysis experience using PSS/E, TSAT or PSLF
• Required experience in stability study using PSS/E, congestion analysis/cost modeling studies or cluster feasibility studies across various ISOs (MISO, CAISO, PJM, SPP or other ISOs)
• Knowledge in electric power system, synchronous generator, motor, power electronic inverters, wind turbines and solar.
• Experience with transmission studies on power flow, voltage stability, and other power system analyses.
• Proficient with the PSSE software package, including all modules for load-flow, short-circuit and transient stability analysis. Experience with alternative planning software applications, including TARA, PSLF, DigSILENT, or DSA Tools, is highly desirable
• Background in static and dynamic modelling of power systems components in PSS/E or DSA tools, including HVDC, VSC, Static Var Compensators, STATCOM and Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitors.
• PSS/E model development and IPLAN and/or Python programming is an asset
• Knowledge of reliability and interconnection of the transmission system.
• Knowledge of substation layout and protection and control
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills

At E Source, you’ll work alongside people who are thoughtful, curious, and deeply knowledgeable about utility and energy systems. We value clarity over jargon, substance over flash, and collaboration over ego. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and help shape a company that plays a real role in how the energy future unfolds.

What you can expect

• Excellent insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life insurance; company-paid long- and short-term disability insurance; medical and dependent-care flexible spending plans, and paid parental leave.
• A flexible time off (FTO) policy that provides paid time away from work, approved by your manager, while ensuring business needs, workload commitments, and appropriate coverage are maintained.
• A 401(k)/RRSP plan with a 3% employer match.
• The budgeted salary for this position is $110,000-$130,000 CAD. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

This role will be 100% remote, with infrequent travel (generally 1-2 times per year).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US or Canada. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas or Labour Market Impact Assessments (Cdn) at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Employees of E Source are encouraged to apply. To foster a positive work environment and company culture, we support our employees in their career growth at E Source. If you are interested in similar job opportunities in the future, visit the E Source careers page for a listing of all open positions and contact Human Resources.

We contact applicants directly via email using only our designated company email addresses with the domain of @esource.com. Please do not provide personal information to anyone over email and be wary of other accounts impersonating businesses.

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