Power Systems Engineer
Title: Power Systems Engineer
Company Summary: An industry-leading, multinational transmission and distribution firm is actively seeking an analytical, driven Power Systems Engineer to join their team in Calgary, Alberta or at a remote capacity. Additionally, with a strong customer-focus and underlying goal to support the long-term health of our planet, you will have the ability to make a direct impact on the well-being of the transmission planning clients, and the world, at large. If you identify yourself to be motivated, and are passionate about the T&D space, please reach out to learn more!
The Power Systems Engineer will be responsible for…
- Performing power system analysis for high voltage transmission systems
- Conducting and reviewing system impact studies, interconnection studies, steady-state flow and transient performance, reactive planning, and mitigation planning
- Use PSS/e and TARA to conduct voltage ride-through and critical clearing time analysis for generator interconnection studies related to upcoming renewables
- Will provide technical consultations and oversight to the process of new generation connection requests throughout the planning cycle
- Prepare steady state, short circuit and dynamic models
- Support senior engineer in preparing technical reports
The Power Systems Engineer should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelors in Electrical Engineering
- 6+ years of power systems analysis experience using PSS/E, TSAT or PSL
- Experience in the following:
- Stability study using PSS/E
- EMT study using PSCAD or EMTP
- Congestion analysis/cost modeling studies or cluster feasibility Studies across various ISOs (MISO, CAISO, PJM, SPP or other ISOs)
- Experience with transmission studies on power flow, voltage stability, and other power system analyses
- 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
Benefits/Perks!
- Flexible schedules, work locations, and paid parental leave benefit
- Flexible time off program where you can take as many days off as wanted while also fulfilling job responsibilities
- Excellent insurance packages
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