ABB Ltd

Power System Study Specialist

ABB Ltd • $90K — $120K *
Saint-laurent, QC H4K 1H9In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; advanced degrees preferred.
  • Minimum 5+ years in power system analysis and grid integration studies.
  • Expertise with PSS®E, PSLF, PSCAD, PowerFactory, and RTDS simulation tools.
  • Experience in developing automation tools using Python and MATLAB.
  • Strong understanding of NERC standards and local grid codes.
  • Proven experience working with ISOs/RTOs and utilities across the Americas.
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated leadership in complex technical studies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead power system simulations and ensure compliance across the Americas.
  • Oversee delivery of generator/grid compliance studies and simulations.
  • Ensure high-quality model development and reporting to meet utility expectations.
  • Interpret and apply North American reliability requirements and local grid codes.
  • Coordinate with utilities to secure compliance approvals and resolve issues.
  • Stay updated on evolving standards and compliance practices.
  • Engage with customers as a subject matter expert on grid modeling and compliance.
  • Identify opportunities in grid code compliance and support market growth initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and advancement.
  • Engaging in cutting-edge projects across North and South America.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.
  • Chance to influence the future of power systems and grid modernization.
Full Job Description
This Position reports to:
Service Manager

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership
  • Serve as the technical lead for power system simulations and grid/interconnection compliance across the Americas.
  • Lead delivery of generator/grid compliance studies and oversee RMS and EMT simulation work using industry tools (e.g., PSS®E, PSCAD, PowerFactory, RTDS).
  • Ensure high-quality model development, validation, and clear reporting aligned with utility and operator expectations.

Regulatory & Standards Alignment
  • Interpret and apply North American reliability/interconnection requirements (e.g., NERC and ISO/RTO expectations) and Latin American local grid codes, as applicable.
  • Coordinate with utilities and grid operators (transmission/system operators and planning/reliability counterparts) to secure approvals and resolve technical gaps.
  • Maintain awareness of evolving standards, grid codes, and compliance practices across the region.

Customer Engagement & Representation
  • Act as the primary customer-facing SME for grid modeling and compliance in the Americas.
  • Support technical workshops, clarifications, and executive-ready client communications.

Business Growth & Market Development
  • Identify and support opportunities in grid code compliance, dynamic modeling, commissioning/model validation support, and grid modernization studies across North and South America.
  • Build relationships with key market stakeholders (developers, utilities, IPPs, OEMs, EPCs, consult-ants) and support proposals and technical positioning.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with extensive experience in Power Generation and Power System Studies; a Master's or PhD is considered an asset.
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in power system analysis, grid integration studies, and dynamic simulation.
  • Proven expertise with simulation tools such as PSS®E, PSLF, PSCAD, PowerFactory, and RTDS.
  • Proven experience developing automation tools/tasks using Python and MATLAB in conjunction with simulation tools.
  • Strong understanding of NERC standards, including MOD-026, MOD-027, PRC-019, and PRC-024 or other local standards, as applicable.
  • Experience working with ISOs/RTOs and utilities across the Americas.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex studies and influence technical decisions.

About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
NASDAQ
ABB
* Ladders Estimates

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