Senior Power System Engineer

Electric Power Engineers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

PTO and paid holidays

Employee ownership program (MyShare)

Leadership exposure

401K with match

Flexible work options

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to develop and conduct computer modeling and analysis for transmission planning studies, including steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamic stability analyses, supporting near-term and long-term planning.

You will perform NERC-compliance analyses, generator interconnection studies (SSR), ensure VRT requirements, and contribute to reports while coordinating with clients. Remote work in US or Canada with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in power systems.
• 2-4+ years of experience as a power systems engineer.
• Experience performing power system impact studies: Dynamic Stability, Load Flow, Steady State, Short Circuit.
• Experience with power systems software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA.
• Experience automating/programming in Python.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain technical matters.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to change.
• Produce high-quality technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system impact studies: Steady State, Short Circuit, and Dynamic Stability.
• Perform NERC-compliance-related technical analyses such as TPL-001-4 Annual Planning Assessments.
• Perform full generator interconnection studies including SSR studies.
• Ensure renewable/storage interconnections meet Voltage Ride-Through requirements.
• Participate in ERCOT working group meetings and case building for clients.
• Prepare technical study reports for all studies performed.
• Process, generate, and maintain data for all studies.
• Take responsibility for timely completion of projects while meeting quality and budget objectives.
• Identify training needs and present to Engineering Manager.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Python programming

AI and automation awareness

Report writing

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

Aspen

TARA

Job description

Overview

We are designing the Grid of the future

Develop and conduct computer modeling and analysis for transmissionplanning studieswhich include steady state analysis, short circuit analysis, and dynamic stability analysis.Studies may include near-term and long-term transmission planning, generator interconnection studies, reliability-driven transmission project alternatives development, and NERC standards compliance analyses.

Responsibilities

Howyou can make an impact:

• Perform power system impact studies: SteadyState, Short Circuit,andDynamicStability
• Perform NERC-compliance-relatedtechnical analysessuch as TPL-001-4 Annual Planning Assessments.
• Perform full generator interconnection studies which may also include Sub-Synchronous Resonance (SSR) studies.
• Ensure thatrenewable and/or storage resource projects interconnecting to the transmission systemmeet VoltageRide-Through (VRT)requirements.
• Participate in ERCOT working group meetings and case building efforts on behalf of specific clients as assigned.
• Preparetechnical study reports for all studies performed.
• Process, generate,and maintain data as required forallstudies.
• Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
• Identify training needs and present to the Engineering Manageras needed.
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here what’s needed:

• Bachelors degree in Electric Engineering required; emphasis in power systems preferred
• 2-4+ years of experience as a power systems engineer
• Experience performing power system impact studies such as Dynamic Stability, Load Flow, Steady State, Short Circuit
• Experience with power systems software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, Aspen, and TARA.
• Experience automating/programming in Python preferred.

• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation

• Proven team player with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Flexible with the ability to manage change.
• Have high standards in producing quality reports and products that he/she shall own with pride.
• Strong technical report writing skills.

Lead the change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future throughadvanced energy intelligence.For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How we support you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage foryou.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• MyShare (Employee Ownership Program)
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
• Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities base on position.

Location: This position is remote US or Canada

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Poster