Electrical Power Systems Engineer: Delivering Resilient Solutions

1 week ago

Squamish BC, Canada Rise Engineering Full time

Rise Engineering is a dynamic power systems consultancy that excels in the industrial and utility power, generation, transmission, and distribution markets. Our team thrives on conquering complex engineering challenges with innovative solutions that respect or improve operational and business goals.

We understand the increasing interconnectedness of our communities, project sites, and environment demands we design and build for resilience and sustainability. We cultivate a collaborative working environment and an open, expressive work culture where individuality and entrepreneurial spirit are celebrated.

Please reach out to us. We're excited to explore areas of mutual opportunity and potential growth with talented engineering professionals like yourself.

What You'll Do:

  • Perform comprehensive power system studies including load flow, short circuit, harmonics, arc flash, insulation coordination, grounding, dynamic stability, and transient stability.
  • Assess interconnection projects for grid code compliance.
  • Develop protection studies and accompanying relay settings, supporting field-testing teams during implementation.
  • Lead and/or prepare electrical engineering designs, utilizing standard methods and project principles.
  • Review engineering documents developed by engineers and designers as needed for the project.
  • Integrate new designs within complex existing brownfield environments.
  • Mentor and guide junior staff, maintaining comprehensive knowledge of design standards, applicable codes, and guidelines.
  • Closely collaborate with client technical leaders to ensure seamless coordination.
  • Travel to client operations, leading technical interventions while prioritizing client operational integrity.

What We're Looking For:

  • A graduate degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D) in a relevant engineering discipline such as electrical power or electrical engineering, or a B.Sc. with demonstrated directly related experience.
  • Registration as a professional engineer or eligibility for registration as an engineer in BC.
  • At least 10 years of experience specifically applicable to the qualifications noted in this posting.
  • Experience with system analysis tools such as PSS/E, ETAP, EMTP, PSCAD, CDEGS, CYME, ASPEN, or other equivalents.
  • Demonstrated command of IEEE and IEC power system standards.
  • Strong Knowledge of High Voltage substation North American standards & guidelines, and related equipment (safety, application, sizing, integration). Ability to engineer design packages when limited customer specification is provided.
  • Working knowledge of applicable design calculations for primary & secondary equipment such as battery sizing, DC system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control, power cable selection and rating, bus, fittings, insulator, arrector selection, ground grid design, and lightning protection.

Valuable Assets:

  • Knowledge of substation apparatus testing and construction practices.
  • Protection relay field testing and commissioning experience.
  • Experience applying IEC 61850 in protection system design.
  • Experience in transmission and distribution line design.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages for power system studies.

What You Can Expect from Us:

  • A flexible schedule and hybrid work arrangement.
  • A culture prioritizing healthy lifestyle and work-life balance, placing emphasis on employee well-being.
  • A competitive wellness benefits package.
  • An office base in Squamish, BC, near Vancouver and Whistler.

This position offers a salary range of $115,000 - $145,000 annually, depending on experience. British Columbia residence is preferred, but remote work may be offered for highly qualified candidates outside the province who plan to relocate.

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