Senior Power System Modelling Engineer

Powertech Labs; Surrey; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Powertech Labs in Surrey, Canada, seeks a full-time engineer specialized in power systems with a focus on analysis and testing. Responsibilities include conducting simulations, preparing reports, and collaborating with clients for successful project execution.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Electrical Engineering with relevant experience, and a professional engineer registration. This role supports remote work while ensuring deliverables meet expectations, reinforcing Powertech Labs' commitment to innovation in the power industry.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, ideally focused on Power Systems.
• At least five years of experience in related fields.
• Professional Engineer registration in British Columbia or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Review power plant technical documentation and create test plans.
• Conduct power system simulation studies as per reliability standards.
• Prepare engineering reports document methodologies and findings.

Skills

Power system transient stability studies

Generator and renewable modeling

Control systems of synchronous generators

Field testing and commissioning

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree with relevant experience

Tools

PSCAD

DSATools

PSS/E

ETAP

Job description

Overview

Engineering Service Business Unit focuses on power system software development, power system and substation consulting studies and compliance testing services, as well as asset management solutions for electric utilities and other clients in the power industry. We are the vendor of the cutting‑edge power system analysis software package, DSATools, which has been recognized globally as a leading technology and software platform for dynamic security assessment of large complex power systems for both off‑line system planning and on‑line real‑time operation. We also provide a full spectrum of study services from fast electromagnetic transient switching studies to typical power system planning and operation studies (including transient, small‑signal, voltage, and frequency stabilities), post‑mortem investigation of system disturbances and events, generation and load interconnection studies, generator including wind and solar renewables, and load model development or validation via field testing, and NERC compliance studies (e.g., TPL, PRC, MOD, CIP, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing power plant technical documentation and preparing unit‑specific test plans in accordance with applicable standards and project requirements.
• Conducting power system simulation studies aligned with NERC and other reliability standards.
• Preparing detailed engineering reports communicating methodologies, analysis, and findings.
• Performing peer reviews of technical reports to ensure quality and compliance.
• Traveling to industrial and power generation sites globally to perform onsite generator model validation testing.
• Developing technical proposals, including scope, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Collaborating with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure successful execution.
• Remote work is acceptable, provided deliverables meet expectations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems strongly preferred); Bachelor’s degree with direct and relevant experience will be considered.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) or other jurisdictions.
• At least five years of work experience in power system transient stability studies, protection & control, or related post‑grad research.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of generator and renewable modelling, power system and/or substation protections, and control systems of synchronous generators, renewables, FACTS, etc.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in power plant (thermal, solar, wind, BESS, etc.) power flow, dynamic and short circuit analysis using simulation software (PSCAD, DSATools, PSS/E, PSLF, ASPEN, ETAP, etc.).
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in power plant and generator protection and control theory and practice on relay instruments (SEL, Beckwith, GE Multilin, etc.).
• Experience on site commissioning and testing, including regular field work following procedures, data collection using digital DAQ systems, control equipment function and communication troubleshooting, safety training and awareness, considered an asset.
• Must hold a valid class 5 BC driver’s license or equivalent. Willing and eligible to work and travel in the US for site testing.

Job Status: Full‑Time Regular

Job Affiliation: M&P

Job Level: P3 (Annual salary range: $119,000 – $148,000)

The salary range will depend on the level the individual is assessed at. Applicants will be assessed based on current status with EGBC, years of experience, relevancy and quality of experience, and their core competencies. Internationally‑trained engineers may be considered if eligible for EGBC registration. Candidates with proper educational background who do not meet the experience requirements are encouraged to apply and may be considered for lower job levels.

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre‑qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a condition to employment.

As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete a written test/assessment and/or a presentation as part of the interview process.