Power Systems Studies Engineer
Your Opportunity
The Power Systems Studies Engineer conducts a wide range of power systems modelling and analysis which could include power flow, short circuit, transient stability and insulation coordination studies. Power system modelling and studies using electromagnetic transient simulation (EMT) can be included as well. The Power System Studies Engineer shall read and understand the scope of the studies, conduct the analysis required in compliance with applicable industry standards and/or the client’s standards and then prepare the study report documenting the study scope, inputs, assumptions, findings and recommendations.
Your Key Responsibilities
Working under direction of a Studies Team Lead, you will:
- Perform power system modelling and studies using PSS/E, PSLF, ETAP, ASPEN, PSCAD. Types of studies include:
- Power flow
- Dynamic analysis
- Short circuit
- Harmonic analysis
- Insulation coordination
- Power flow
- Prepare study reports. In conducting the studies and preparing the study report you will:
- Read and clearly understand the scope of the studies
- Prepare any Requests for Information (RFI) as required to complete the studies.
- Develop and compare technical solutions for projects and prepare comprehensive study report. The study report will clearly document the study scope, inputs, results, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Obtain approval from the Power System Studies Team Lead to issue the completed report.
- Read and clearly understand the scope of the studies
- Participate in meetings with the client to initially kick off the project, review project progress and present results and recommendations when the study is completed.
- Manage time, scope and budget of assigned projects
- Assist/Lead technical proposal development for studies opportunities.
- The following can be considered as assets for the position:
- Experience with protection settings and coordination
- Performing cable ampacity calculations
- Control system design and coordination of FACTS and HVDC; including STATCOM, inverter-based renewable generation, etc.
- Knowledge of EMTP-RV, DIgSILENT, CDEGS, CYME
- AC network reduction and dynamic performance studies
- Experience with protection settings and coordination
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Deep understanding of electrical power system and power electronics theory.
- Proficiency in Python programming
- Experience with PSS/E and/or PSLF required.
- Experience with other power system simulation tools such as ETAP, ASPEN, EMTP-RV, DIgSILENT, PSCAD, is preferred.
- Exceptional communication skills, including both writing and public speaking/presenting.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively explain and discuss solutions with clients.
- Self-motivated and able to collaborate harmoniously with a group of professional engineers.
- Willing and able to travel.
Education and Experience
- Minimum Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in power systems/power electronics, inverter-based renewable generation.
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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