Senior Power Systems Engineer

Team: Project Management

Location: Canada

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

• Perform detailed bulk power system dynamic studies using specialized power system software, including PSCAD and PSS®E, to evaluate system behavior and performance.
• Conduct inverter-based resource modeling across steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamic applications, supporting both initial design and as-built model validation.
• Perform technical compliance assessments covering IBR facility ratings, protection coordination, ride-through capabilities, and other applicable grid requirements.
• Conduct modeling and compliance studies in accordance with ISO-specific requirements and applicable NERC reliability standards, including requirements such as IEEE 2800 and NERC MOD-026-2.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive technical reports documenting study methodologies, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Take ownership of assigned projects from planning through completion, ensuring deliverables meet established quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Identify technical or training needs and communicate them to engineering leadership to support continued team development and technical excellence.
• Responsibly leverage AI and automation tools to streamline engineering workflows, improve productivity, strengthen quality, and support innovative approaches to power system analysis.
• Contribute to additional engineering initiatives and responsibilities as needed within a collaborative technical environment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with a specialization or strong academic emphasis in power systems.
• 5+ years of professional experience working as a power systems engineer, with substantial experience in bulk power system analysis and modeling.
• Demonstrated experience with ERCOT Model Quality Test or an equivalent modeling validation process, as well as familiarity with IEEE 2800 and NERC MOD-026-2.
• Strong experience performing power system impact studies, including steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamic stability analysis.
• Hands-on proficiency with power system simulation software such as PSCAD and PSS®E.
• Experience programming or automating engineering workflows using Python, with the ability to develop practical tools that improve analytical efficiency.
• Experience using AI and automation tools responsibly to enhance engineering quality, productivity, and innovation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical results and translate them into actionable engineering conclusions.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports and collaborate effectively with engineering stakeholders.
• Strong ownership, organization, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage project priorities while meeting quality, schedule, and budget expectations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% premium coverage for employees.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee ownership opportunities through a MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a contribution match of up to 4%, with employees fully vested from day one.
• Fully remote work opportunity within Canada or the United States.
• Occasional travel, expected to be 10% or less.
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced industry leaders on complex power and energy projects.
• Exposure to advanced grid modeling, renewable energy integration, and emerging energy technologies.
• An innovative engineering environment focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient energy system.
• Opportunities to apply AI, automation, and advanced analytical techniques to real-world engineering challenges.