Senior Power System Modelling Engineer

Powertech Labs

$119K — $148K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering; Bachelor's with relevant experience considered.
  • Registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia or equivalent jurisdiction.
  • Minimum of 5 years in power system studies, protection & control, or relevant research.
  • Strong background in generator and renewable modeling and control systems.
  • Experience in power plant analysis using simulation software like PSCAD, PSS/E, etc.
  • Familiarity with generator protection and control theory and instrumentation.
  • Valid BC driver's license or equivalent, with willingness to travel for work.

Responsibilities

  • Review technical documentation and create unit-specific test plans.
  • Conduct power system simulations to comply with NERC standards.
  • Prepare detailed engineering reports on methodologies and findings.
  • Perform peer reviews for technical reports to ensure quality.
  • Travel globally for onsite model validation testing.
  • Develop technical proposals including scope and cost estimates.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and clients for project execution.

Benefits

  • Remote work option available if deliverables are met.
  • Opportunity to travel globally for professional development.
  • Engagement with diverse and innovative power systems projects.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams and clients.
Full Job Description
The Senior Power System Modelling Engineer will perform model validation and control tuning for generation plants, including wind, solar, and energy storage systems, as well as conducting validation and simulation studies in compliance with NERC and other applicable reliability standards. Key responsibilities include : - Reviewing power plant technical documentation and prepare 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 - Travel to industrial and power generation sites globally to perform onsite generator model validation testing - Developing technical proposals, including scope, cost estimates, and project schedules - Collaborate 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 & relevant experience will be considered - Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) or other jurisdictions. - At least 5 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 modeling, power system and/or substation protections, and control systems of synchronous generators, renewables, FACTs, etc. - Knowledge and demonstrated experiences 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 experiences in power plant and generator protection and control theory and practice on relay instruments (SEL, Beckwith, GE Multilin, etc.). - Experiences 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 as an asset - Must hold a valid class 5 BC driver's license or equivalent. Willing and eligible to work and travel in US for site testing Job Status: Full-Time Regular Job Affiliation: M&P Job Level: P3 ( Annual salary range : $ 119K - 148K) 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, as well as 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 pre-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.

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