Lead Grid Modernization Engineer

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Significant experience and technical knowledge in electric utility distribution systems, including distribution planning, systems operations, project implementation, load forecasting, and asset management.
• Proficient in the use of various CYME modules (CYMDIST, ICA, EPRI DRIVE, etc.), Synergi, and other power system modelling software.
• Strong safety mindset
• Able to demonstrate solid technical writing and verbally communicate complex concepts in a clear, concise manner.
• Understanding of Power System analysis fundamentals
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and develop strong client relationships
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to manage and deliver technical and engineering deliverables as per project schedule and within budget
• Ability to work closely with technical and non-technical staff to meet with project timelines for deliverables
• Ability to understand client specific requirements (standards & specifications) and applicable codes & regulations for preparing technical work packages
• Well developed writing skills, able to communicate complex technical concepts in emails and reports
• Experience in developing drawing packages, specifications and construction work packages
• Experience developing relay settings and capturing setting calculations in a clear and concise report is considered an asset
• Experience with some or all of the following technologies would be considered an asset: Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) 2.0, Distribution Automation (DA), Fault Location, Isolation, & Service Restoration (FLISR), and Demand Response Management Systems (DRMS).
• Experience conducting advanced studies and grid modernization projects within a utility environment would be considered an asset.
• Analysis capabilities with one or more of the following: R, Matlab, VBA, SAS, or Python would be considered an asset.
• Experience in the ability to prepare and defend responses for regulatory related matters would be an asset.
• Experience in developing emerging technology load forecasts would be an asset.
• Travel may be required but is not anticipated to be more often than 5 days per month

Education and Experience

• Bachelor Electrical Engineering or with 5 or more years experience
• Professional Engineering designation is a requirement

Typical office environment working with computers; Stantec offers a flexible work environment (a hybrid model of working in the office and at home). Field work may be required which includes exposure to the elements and possibly inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. 

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