Power System Study Engineer and Modeling Engineers
About The Position
The Engineering Service Business Unit specializes in power system software development, consulting studies, compliance testing, and asset management solutions for the power industry. We are the vendor of DSATools™, a leading software package for dynamic security assessment of complex power systems. Our expertise includes electromagnetic transient switching studies, power system planning and operations studies (transient, small-signal, voltage, and frequency stability), post-mortem system disturbance investigations, and generation/load interconnection studies. We also develop and validate generator, renewable (wind/solar), and load models through field testing, and support NERC compliance. Our Real-Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) allows for real-time evaluation of control, protection, and communication schemes. Power System Study and Modeling Engineers are crucial in performing various power system studies and modeling for renewables and large industrial loads. We are seeking up to two Study Engineers to join our team, who will conduct a wide range of power system studies and support software development, contributing to innovative solutions for clients.
Requirements
- A Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university specializing in Power Systems including Power systems analysis, Modeling techniques, and computational algorithms.
- Registered (or eligible for immediate registration) as Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).
- For Senior roles, at least 8 years of experience in Electrical Engineering with expertise in the areas of power system planning and operational studies; power system research; power system analysis software development and customer support.
- New graduates who are eligible to register as EITs and interested in power system analysis and simulation are encouraged to apply.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Strong knowledge of power system modeling and calculation methods, such as steady-state (power flow, contingency, and voltage stability), short-circuit, and transient and small-signal stability (time domain and frequency-domain) analyses.
- Strong understanding of generator and renewable modeling, power system and/or substation protections, and control systems of synchronous generators, renewables, FACTs, etc.
- General knowledge of power system operation, protection, grid voltage and frequency controls, and relevant reliability standards.
- Experience with programming in one or more of programming languages: Python, MATLAB, and C/C++
- Experience in transmission system planning and generation and load interconnection studies
Nice To Haves
- Proficient in power system simulation software (i.e., DSA Tools, PSS/E, PSCAD, DigSILENT, PowerFactory, etc) is an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences, clients and stakeholders.
- Able to listen and encourage open dialogue with project team members.
- Uncompromising dedication to safety and quality.
- Ability to work independently and with a team and role model high standards of professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Review generation and industrial loads technical documents related to system modelling and control strategies
- Develop or validate RMS (or phasor-domain) and EMT (Electromagnet transient) simulation models of renewables sites and large loads based on field measurements
- Perform model quality tests in TSAT, PSCAD, PSS/E and/or other platforms as required by transmission utilities and reliability entities
- Prepare study cases for power flow, short-circuit, and dynamic simulation studies, including creation of steady-state and transient study contingencies pursuant to study scope and requirements
- Perform power flow, short-circuit, contingency analysis, stability (transient, small-signal, voltage, and frequency) and transfer studies
- Perform power system planning and operational studies including grid compliance studies, system impact studies of generations and loads
- Develop user-defined models for special power system control and protection schemes and equipment for use in DSAToolsTM and other simulation platforms.
- Prepare technical study reports for generator and load interconnection studies, grid compliance studies, and model validation reports per regulatory requirements.
- Develop proposals in response to request for proposal (RFP) and/or developing work scope based on clients’ needs.
- Participate in software development and testing of new software releases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
