Power Systems Studies Engineer

Position Overview

The Engineering Service Business Unit focuses on power system software development, power system and substation consulting studies and compliance testing services, as well as asset management solutions for electric utilities and other clients in the power industry. We are the vendor of the cutting‑edge power system analysis software package, DSATools™, which has been recognized globally as leading‑edge technologies and software platforms for dynamic security assessment of large complex power systems for both off‑line (system planning) and on‑line (near‑real‑time operation) applications. We provide a full spectrum of study services from fast electromagnetic transient switching studies, to typical power system planning and operation studies, post‑mortem investigation of system disturbances and equipment failures, grounding, and to protection and insulation coordination studies.

As a member of the Substations Studies team your role will be to perform desktop analytical studies including modelling and simulation applied to transient analysis, impact studies, equipment failure investigations, insulation coordination, equipment specification, grounding, and arc‑flash studies, setting‑up and conducting electrical tests associated to stations equipment and grounding, and write‑up of clear and concise study reports. Our clients include equipment suppliers, utilities, industrials, and engineering firms around the globe.

Major Responsibilities

• Perform desk‑top analytical studies
• Conduct arc flash, induction and grounding studies (independent level)
• Conduct electromagnetic transients, insulation coordination, short circuit and harmonic studies
• Carry out failure analysis investigations
• Maintain detailed documentation throughout all phases of analytical studies or testing
• Prepare detailed technical reports
• Develop innovative engineering techniques and apply theoretical and practical knowledge in modelling, analysis, and problem resolution
• Participate in and / or lead the planning, preparation and execution of tests and equipment condition assessment according to international standards and customer requirements in the laboratory and the field
• Work within our quality program and accreditation and, as required, work to expand our quality accreditation
• Remain abreast of changes in technology, standards, and the evolving global power industry
• Promote Powertech services to existing and potential clients to provide a flow of projects and work for the group and Powertech
• Respond to requests for quotations and requests for proposals from clients, and provide detailed technical proposals, cost estimates and work schedules
• Develop collaborative relationships within and external to Powertech in support of business objectives
• Resolve moderately complex problems independently under areas of authority
• Conceive and explore new services opportunities

Qualifications

Performance Competencies

Job Details

Job Level : P3

Job Location : Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre‑qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre‑condition to employment.

A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License (Class 5) in good standing.

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