Transmission Planning Power Systems Studies Engineer

At Stantec, we’re leading the energy transition by combining the strength of a large company with the agility of specialized teams to think big and tackle the hardest challenges. Join us, and you’ll be at the forefront of an evolving industry creating renewable energy solutions, modernizing the electric grid, and developing new power grid infrastructure. And as part of one of the world’s top engineering firms, you’ll have the chance to create connections and grow professionally while building our future power grid.

Your Opportunity

The Intermediate/Senior Transmission Planning Power Systems Studies Engineer conducts a wide range of transmission planning modelling and analysis, including power flow, short circuit, post-transient, and transient stability studies for system impact studies, load and generation interconnections, and NERC TPL-001 compliance studies. The applicant shall have experience with PSSE and Python, and experience with PSLF and/or Aspen would be an asset. A strong understanding of the analysis required to carry out these studies in compliance with applicable industry standards is necessary for this position. The ability to lead a team and to carry out projects within defined scope, budget, and schedule is a requisite.

This position can be located out of any of Stantec's North American offices and is also open to remote options within this region.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform and lead teams carrying out power system modelling and studies using PSS/E, including the following:
  • Power flow
  • Transient (dynamic) analysis
  • Post-transient analysis 
  • Short circuit
• Preparation of scripts and programming to facilitate large numbers of simulations and automate compilation of results 
• Lead meetings with the client to initially kick off the project, review project progress and present results and recommendations. 
• Work with the project team to meet the allotted time, scope, and budget of assigned projects. 
• Prepare and review study reports, identifying assumptions, methodology, analysis, and results. 
• Assist/lead technical proposal development for studies opportunities.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of electrical power system and power electronics theory.
• Experience with PSS/E required, experience with PSLF preferred.
• Familiarity with Python programming
• Experience with other power system simulation tools would be considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively explain and discuss solutions with clients and lead the project team.