Transmission Planning and Interconnection Study Engineer

Description
Immediate need of power system engineers. Require a bachelor degree and in support of all aspects of transmission studies on power flow, voltage stability, transient stability and other power system analyses. Familiar with PSS/E or TARA. Preference will be given to candidates with Ph.D. or Master degree in Power Systems. Relocation will be considered.

Junior applicants will be required to be onsite in Calgary, Alberta. Remote options will be considered for senior applicants.
How You'll Help

• Will perform power system analysis for 138 kV and above transmission system, including power flow, voltage stability, transient stability and short circuit analyses.
• Will prepare steady state, short circuit and dynamic models
• Will support senior engineer in preparing technical reports.
• Will offer technical consultations and oversee the process of new generation interconnection requests throughout the planning cycle.
• Will conduct and review system impact studies, analyzing steady-state load flow and transient stability performance, as well as performing reactive planning, Load Interconnection studies, and mitigation planning.
• Will use PSS/e and TARA to conduct voltage ride-through and critical clearing time analysis for generator interconnection studies related to upcoming renewable

What Will Make You a Great Fit

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering
• Must have 6+ years of power systems analysis experience using PSS/E, TSAT or PSLF

• Experience in the following:

• Stability study using PSS/E

• EMT study using PSCAD or EMTP

• Congestion analysis/cost modeling studies or cluster feasibility Studies across various ISOs (MISO, CAISO, PJM, SPP or other ISOs)

• Knowledge in electric power system, synchronous generator, motor, power electronic inverters, wind turbines and solar.

• Experience with transmission studies on power flow, voltage stability, and other power system analyses.
• Proficient with the PSSE software package, including all modules for load-flow, short-circuit and transient stability analysis. Experience with alternative planning software applications, including TARA, PSLF, DigSILENT, or DSA Tools, is highly desirable
• Background in static and dynamic modelling of power systems components in PSS/E or DSA tools, including HVDC, VSC, Static Var Compensators, STATCOM and Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitors.
• PSS/E model development and IPLAN and/or Python programming is an asset
• Knowledge of reliability and interconnection of the transmission system.
• Experience with ISO transmission stability analysis is huge plus
• Understanding of ISO cluster interconnection process
• Basic knowledge of substation layout and protection and control
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills

A Little About E Source
E Source combines industry-leading research, data science, and consulting to help utilities make and implement better data-driven decisions that positively impact their customers, their bottom line, and our planet. Headquartered in Boulder, CO, we have teams across the US and Canada. Learn more at

What You Can Expect

• Excellent insurance packages, including medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life insurance; company-paid long- and short-term disability insurance; and medical and dependent-care flexible spending plans.
• A flexible time off (FTO) program where you can take as many paid days off per year as they need, with manager approval, while fulfilling their work obligations and ensuring proper coverage of their responsibilities.
• Flexible schedules, flexible work locations, and a paid parental leave benefit.
• A 401(k)/RRSP plan with a 3% employer match.

The budgeted salary for this position is

• $80,000-$120,000 USD
• $80,000-$120,000 CAD

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US or Canada. We're unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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