Electrical Engineer – Power System Studies

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Assist in the execution of projects for EHV/HV substations.

• Conduct power system analyses and calculations utilizing power system software.

• Execute primary circuit parameter analyses.

• Carry out load flow, reactive power capability and compensation, as well as power factor analyses.

• Undertake short circuit and combined short circuit ratio analyses.

• Perform transient switching and insulation coordination studies, which include transient overvoltage and recovery voltage evaluations.

• Analyze harmonic performance and stability.

• Execute transient ride-through and dynamic performance assessments using offline simulation tools.

• Conduct comprehensive system performance evaluations.

• Perform LVRT and HVRT analyses.

• Carry out arc flash evaluations.

• Select and size cables appropriately.

• Integrate specialized studies for systems employing combined AC power sources, such as conventional generation, AC-BESS, turbines, and renewable sources.

• Provide support to Senior Power System Engineers.

• Collaborate with other engineers across various functions.

• Assist with project documentation and continuous improvement efforts.

• Review and validate work when suitably licensed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems and power electronics.

• Demonstrated professional experience and technical knowledge in power system engineering, ideally within AC substations and power plant system studies.

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in network or transient studies for conventional electric energy generation, FACTS, renewable energy, or inverter-based power systems.

• Experience in offshore wind, industrial, utility substations, and grid interconnections.

• Proficiency in frequency- and time-domain simulation tools such as PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, and DIgSILENT PowerFactory.

• Strong technical communication abilities.

• Willingness and capability to travel up to 10%, including international travel.

• Compliance with GE Vernova travel policies.

• For positions based in Canada: legal authorization to work in Canada.

• For positions based in the U.S.: legal authorization to work in the United States.

• A professional engineering license is preferred, along with a willingness to review and seal work.

• A master’s degree in electrical engineering is a plus.

• Familiarity with NERC and FERC compliance regulations and/or ISO interconnection or transmission planning guidelines.

• Working knowledge of medium/high-voltage substation standards and guidelines in North America, including IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC.

• Awareness of local grid codes and associated equipment.

• Ability to engineer design packages in the absence of explicit customer specifications.

• Proficiency in design calculations for primary and secondary equipment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and retirement contributions.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Flexible time off policy.

• No relocation assistance provided.