Lead Power Systems Consultant

**Change the future with us.**

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation. We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

**About Grid Software**

Here at Siemens Grid Software, our mission is to accelerate and secure the energy transition in a sustainable and profitable way. And for that we need you We are paving the way for autonomous grid management empowering grid operators to accelerate their digital transformation easier, faster, and at scale.

By leaving behind traditional ways of tackling the net zero challenge and embracing the powerful capabilities of software and digital technology, we turn the complexity of grids into competitive advantage. No matter where power comes from or where it goes, we make sure it makes its way at every step.

**What is this opportunity?**

We are looking for a** Lead Power Systems Consultant**to join Grid Software’s Power Technologies International (PTI) team. PTI is our trusted advisor that takes a holistic approach, providing business advisory, technical consulting, and simulation software solutions. This role is critical to the planning and integration of renewables, storage, and FACTS to the electrical grid. The Senior Power Systems Lead will perform large-scale simulations of electrical transmission systems for Utilities, Regional Transmission Organizations, and energy asset owners to develop solutions for safe and reliable power system operations, while mentoring others on the team.

**What will you do?**
- Performing/leading consulting engagements related to power grid analysis and design, system dynamics and transients, system interconnection, and grid code compliance.
- Managing/supporting project execution, tracking project progress, and making necessary adjustments to maintain scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
- Producing reports and presentations with study results in collaboration with team members.
- Maintaining relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction, analyzing clients’ business requirements and identifying opportunities for further business.
- Supporting proposal preparation by developing project plans, budgets, and timelines.
- Providing mentoring and technical development to junior consultants.
- Developing automation scripts to streamline repetitive tasks, reduce errors, and boost overall efficiency.
- Delivering on-site consulting and training services.

**Location**:This is a **REMOTE** position that can be based anywhere in Canada only.

**What will you need to succeed?**
- Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power and Energy Systems.
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience with at least 5 years of experience performing power systems analysis for electric utilities, ISOs, RTOs, developers, or national labs.
- Experience leading, mentoring, or developing others professionally.
- Experience analyzing power flow and dynamic stability using PSS®E required; additional experience with TSAT, TARA, PSLF, or PowerWorld preferred.
- Good knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards with understanding of RTO and other regional planning criteria, procedures, and practices.
- Strong verbal, written and presentation skills in English, with demonstrated ability to write effective technical reports in English.
- Ability to travel 10% domestically and internationally.

**Preferred qualifications**:

- Prior relevant consulting experience.
- Experience working in the ISO-NE, PJM, and/or SPP regions
- Experience in distribution planning.
- Industry experience performing power system transient analysis using PSCAD or EMTP-RV.

**Why you’ll love working for Siemens**
- Freedom and a healthy work
- life balance
- Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
- Solve the world’s most significant problems - Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
- Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
- Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
- Competitive total rewards package.
- Profit sharing available.
- Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your vacation depending on your lifestyle.
- Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.
- Participate in our celebrations, social events and offsite business events.
- Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them
- Employee perks and discount