Power Systems Engineer III

Electric Power Engineers

$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Toronto, ON
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in power system modelling and power system studies
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis
  • Experience with control system tuning is a plus
  • Experience with Data Center projects is advantageous
  • Familiarity with transmission line studies is beneficial

Responsibilities

  • Perform EMT studies including temporary overvoltage and insulation coordination
  • Develop dynamic generator/load models and benchmark PSCAD/PSSE models
  • Conduct steady state studies: load flow and short circuit analysis
  • Utilize power system modelling software, like PSCAD and PSSE
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards: IEEE, IEC, CIGRE

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with 100% premium coverage
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Participate in the MyShare Employee Ownership Program
  • Work alongside industry leaders
  • 401K with up to a 4% match, fully vested from day 1
  • Remote work flexibility
Full Job Description
Overview

EPE is in search of a Staff Engineer II with a background in EMT modelling and power system studies to join our growing Energy Resources team. In this role you will work closely with senior leadership to support our growth strategy and provide subject matter expertise both internally through coaching and developing staff as well as externally to our clients.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:

  • EMT Studies: Perform power system studies such as temporary overvoltage, switching overvoltage, insulation coordination, harmonic, flicker, transient recovery volage, energization, lightning etc. 
  • Model Development: Develop dynamic generator/load models, perform disturbance ride through model tuning and perform PSCAD/PSSE model benchmarking.  
  • Steady State Studies: Perform steady state studies such as load flow, short circuit and power quality.
  • Technology: Proficiency in power system modelling software such as PSCAD, PSSE, ETAP or equivalents. Familiarity with other specialized software such CDEGS, COMSOL, WinIGS and CYMCAP etc.     
  • Compliance: Strong understanding of relevant industry standards such as IEEE/IEC/CIGRE.

 

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

  • 2+ years of experience in power system modelling and power system studies
  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis. 
  • Experience with control system tuning is an asset
  • Experience with Data Center projects is an asset
  • Experience with transmission line studies is an asset

 

Lead the Change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced 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 for you
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • MyShare Employee Ownership Program
  • Work with industry leaders
  • 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
  • Open to remote

 

 

Location: This position will be remote US

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

 

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