Lead Electrical Power Systems Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Conduct comprehensive system studies independently as outlined below; and/or define the scope, review, comment, and supervise third-party provider(s) for the following studies: Load Flow, Reactive Power Capability and Compensation, Power Factor Study, Short Circuit Study, Combined Short Circuit Ratio (CSCR) Study, Transient Switching and Insulation Coordination Study (including Transient Overvoltage and Recovery Voltage Analysis), Main Circuit Parameters, Harmonic Performance/Stability Study, Transient Ride Through and Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS), and other Design Studies utilizing Offline Simulation Tools. Perform Overall System Performance Assessment Study and integrate specialized studies for systems employing combined AC power sources, which include conventional generation, AC-BESS, turbines, and renewable sources.

• Proficient in frequency and time-domain simulation tools such as PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, and DigSilent PowerFactory to execute system studies as specified above or as per desired characteristics.

• Generate detailed technical specifications and factory acceptance test criteria for major high-voltage equipment, including transformers, GSU, breakers, and disconnect switches.

• Strong technical communication skills to offer guidance, analysis, and reports in a clear and concise manner to customers, project teams, and stakeholders.

• Provide guidance and coordinate engineering tasks to fulfill project/tender requirements, holding technical responsibility in areas of expertise.

• Innovate and develop solutions, tools, and processes related to system studies.

• Engage in value engineering (process improvement): review and document design processes while developing new or enhanced procedures. Uphold engineering discipline and enforce processes across all tasks, ensuring compliance with company policies, quality procedures, and work instructions (e.g., through training and technical reviews).

• Represent the business at external events by publishing technical papers. Commit to enhancing your technical knowledge and staying updated on relevant methodologies and technological advancements within the company.

• Support and mentor fellow engineers to elevate the team's technical proficiency and competence.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems and power electronics, along with proven professional experience and technical expertise in power system engineering, particularly in AC substations and power plant system studies.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in network or transient studies related to conventional electric energy generation, FACTS, renewable energy, or inverter-based power systems in offshore wind, industrial settings, utility substations, and grid interconnections.

• Willingness to travel up to 20%, including internationally, and compliance with GE travel guidelines.

• Understanding of North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) compliance requirements and/or ISOs' interconnection or transmission planning guidelines.

• Familiarity with NERC standards such as TPL, MOD, and PRC.

• Knowledge of ISOs including PJM, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, CAISO, ISO-NE, and NYISO.

• Understanding of RAM (Reliability-Availability-Maintainability) studies.

• Strong expertise in contract and project management, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), or engineering equipment package (EEP) project execution.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus