Technical Lead, Power System Studies

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Expert level of experience in power system studies with emphasis on EMT analysis with strong background in static and dynamic modelling of HVDC converters, static var compensators, STATCOMS and other power electronic devices.
• Expert user of PSCAD and other EMT software applications.
• Strong background in other power system analysis software including PSSE, PSLF, ASPEN, ETAP, CYME, DSATools, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, etc.
• Experience interacting with internal and external clients.
• Ability to get things done on-time and within the project deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Self-motivated collaborator that can also work as a successful independent researcher.
• Self-starter able to work independently with minimal or no supervision and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven written and verbal English language communication skills.
• Spoken and written technical communication skills in other languages are considered an asset.
• Ability to anticipate problems and provide creative, quick - and reliable - solutions to complex problems.
• International experience completing power system planning studies is an asset.
• Expert understanding of North American power systems, associated standards and regulations such as NERC TPL standards.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Willingness to travel within the country and internationally as required.

Education and Experience

• MSc in Electrical Engineering or PhD in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng and/or PE) is required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience as an electrical engineer, with focus on EMT studies for generation and transmission, renewable energy, battery storage, and HVDC and other power electronic and inverter-based resource (IBR) systems.

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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