Animateur-rice de communauté / Community Fellow (10-15 hours per week)

OPAL-RT • Montreal, QC

1d • Remote

About The Position

OPAL-RT Global Community is seeking a passionate and driven student to become the voice and engine of our user community. This role requires strong MATLAB/Simulink fundamentals and hands-on exposure to at least one OPAL-RT-related simulation environment: SimPowerSystem(SPS), HYPERSIM, or RT-LAB. Knowledge of all three platforms is a strong asset, but candidates with experience in one platform and a willingness to learn the others are encouraged to apply. As an OPAL-RT Community Fellow, you’ll be responsible for animating our global community of engineers, researchers, and students in the field of power systems and power electronics. You will act as a bridge between users and our technical/marketing teams. This is a unique opportunity to gain visibility, build your professional network, and leave your mark on the next generation of simulation tools.

Requirements

• A 3rd or 4th year engineering student (electrical, power systems, or related fields).
• Passionate about simulation, MATLAB/Simulink, and modern energy systems.
• Comfortable working with MATLAB/Simulink and able to explain basic simulation workflows clearly.
• Familiar with at least one of the following platforms: SimPowerSystem(SPS), HYPERSIM, or RT-LAB.
• Active on LinkedIn and comfortable with digital tools and content creation.
• A self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of all three platforms (SimPowerSystem(SPS), HYPERSIM, or RT-LAB) is a strong asset.
• Other languages are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Curate and share relevant content weekly: articles, facts, trending models, academic papers, etc.
• Moderate the community (LinkedIn, forums, Discord or other channels).
• Create and publish small simulations/models or reuse open-source ones to inspire peers.
• Foster engagement by replying to posts, encouraging collaboration, and spotlighting user contributions.
• Support the marketing team with insight from the field and propose new content ideas.

Benefits

• Develop your expertise in cutting-edge real-time simulation technologies.
• Expand your professional network across the energy, power electronics, and simulation industries.
• Contribute to high-visibility initiatives that have a direct impact on OPAL-RT’s global user community.
• Collaborate with an international community of experts and enthusiasts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level