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Power Systems Studies Engineer
2 weeks ago
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Powertech Labs Inc is a cleantech company with the mission of being a trusted innovation partner providing solutions,
specialised testing, and technical expertise for a safe and sustainable global energy future. Powertech has a global
reputation for delivering transformative solutions in both the electric power industry as well as the transport sector.
We are always guided by our values as a global clean-technology and engineering company:
- Safety: This top everything. We do our work safely or we do not do it at all.
- Challenges: We ready ourselves for the hardest challenges – through attaining accreditations, developing industry-
leading innovative products & services, investing in our labs, hiring great people, and making them better.
- Diverse Teams: We are strongest together and capitalize on our varied attributes – together we are more than the
sum of parts.
- Our Customers: Customers fuel this company and we constantly work with them to earn and retain their trust and
loyalty. We expect that our customers hold us accountable to our commitments.
- Excellence: Striving for excellence, acting with integrity, and having the highest standards in quality are core to
what we do.
Power Systems Studies Engineer - Substation
Number of positions: 1 Job Location:
Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
Annual salary: $ 107, ,330.00
What you'll do
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 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 applications (near-real-time operation). 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 senior 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)
Conducting 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 in order 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
Develops collaborative relationships within and external to Powertech in support of business objectives
Resolves moderately complex problems independently under areas of authority
Conceive and explore new services opportunities
What you bring
- The successful applicant preferably will have a Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering. Applicants who have
bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with direct work experience will be considered.
- Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training with Engineers and Geoscientists
British Columbia (i.e., non-British Columbia registrations are acceptable as long as there is an ability to immediately transfer
the accreditation).
- Minimum seven (7) years of modelling experience and/or related experience in PSCAD/EMTP-RV for insulation
coordination studies and ETAP for Arc Flash studies. Experience in ANSYS, CDEGS, ASPEN and MATLAB is desirable
and would be considered a define asset.
- Experience in substation equipment, substation planning and design, testing and commissioning of substation equipment
including protective relaying, maintenance of substation equipment, analytical studies (load flow, short circuit, insulation
coordination, arc flash, grounding, harmonics) would be considered a definite asset
- Experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving Electrical Engineering problems
- Technical knowledge in Electric Utility Engineering and/or heavy industrial experience
- General technical knowledge in generation, transmission, maintenance, apparatus, civil structures and/or control functions
would be an asset
- Introductory knowledge of project management including estimating, cost control and project administration is considered
an asset.
In addition, below are performance competencies that will contribute to the employee's success :
- Able to plan ahead, solve engineering problems, increase efficiency and get things done safely
- Able to engage with stakeholders, understand business priorities as well as project impacts
- Demonstrates a strategic focus, adapt to a constrained schedule and perform well under time pressure
- Good aptitude for business development and establishing new client contacts and develop collaborative relationships
- Demonstrates the importance of self-development and team work
- Understands finances and KPIs
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and comfortable in delivering presentations to a variety of stakeholders
What we offer
Job Level: P3
Job location : Surrey
- Qualified candidates with relevant educational background and lesser relevant experience are encouraged to apply and
may be considered at the P2 level
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.
What else you should know
Powertech Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including
members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations
and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We are
also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at Powertech Labs.
Maintaining customer-confidence and our reputation is key: To this end, all our campus and laboratories are accredited to
ISO9001 (quality), ISO14001 (environment stewardship) and ISO45001 (safety) and IEC/ISO 17025 for over 100 standards.
To complement the focus on accreditation, we encourage our experts to drive global standards and provide development
opportunities for all staff to grow in their role and to advance in their careers.
Working at Powertech is not a job but a career. If you want to be a part of a growing clean technology company that is
impactful and working towards a common goal of accelerating the world towards a net zero carbon future, come and join
our team.
Before you apply, please confirm you meet Powertech/BCH time in role requirement. M&P employees must meet the time
in role requirement specified in their most recent offer letter. For MoveUP employees, the current time in role as outlined in
the Collective Agreements will apply.
Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,
include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without
any delays.
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