Senior Power System Modelling Engineer

The Senior Power System Modelling Engineer will perform model validation and control tuning for generation plants, including wind, solar, and energy storage systems, as well as conducting validation and simulation studies in compliance with NERC and other applicable reliability standards.

include :

• Reviewing power plant technical documentation and prepare unit-specific test plans in accordance with applicable standards and project requirements
• Conducting power system simulation studies aligned with NERC and other reliability standards
• Preparing detailed engineering reports communicating methodologies, analysis, and findings
• Performing peer reviews of technical reports to ensure quality and compliance
• Travel to industrial and power generation sites globally to perform onsite generator model validation testing
• Developing technical proposals, including scope, cost estimates, and project schedules
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure successful execution
• Remote work is acceptable, provided deliverables meet expectations
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems strongly preferred); Bachelor’s degree with direct & relevant experience will be considered
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) or other jurisdictions.
• At least 5 years of work experience in power system transient stability studies, protection & control, or related post-grad research
• Strong knowledge and understanding of generator and renewable modeling, power system and/or substation protections, and control systems of synchronous generators, renewables, FACTs, etc.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experiences in power plant (thermal, solar, wind, BESS, etc.) power flow, dynamic and short circuit analysis using simulation software (PSCAD, DSATools, PSS/E, PSLF, ASPEN, ETAP, etc.).
• Knowledge and demonstrated experiences in power plant and generator protection and control theory and practice on relay instruments (SEL, Beckwith, GE Multilin, etc.).
• Experiences on site commissioning and testing including regular field work following procedures, data collection using digital DAQ systems, control equipment function and communication troubleshooting, safety training and awareness, considered as an asset
• Must hold a valid class 5 BC driver’s license or equivalent. Willing and e ligible to work and travel in US for site testing