Power Systems Engineer II / III - Interconnection Specialist
Revamp Engineering
- Canada
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Perform steady-state, dynamic stability, and short-circuit analyses using industry-standard software such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, and PSLF.
- Develop and validate PSCAD models for renewable generation resources, including solar, wind, and energy storage systems.
- Support and conduct NERC compliance studies to ensure adherence to applicable regulations and standards.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of FERC, NERC, and RTO/ISO processes and their interactions.
- As a secondary responsibility, perform system studies including but not limited to protective device coordination and the following explorations: short circuit, arc flash, load flows, ampacity, grounding, harmonic, and power quality.
- As a secondary responsibility, design collection systems, including cable routing and cable sizing.
- As a secondary responsibility, create equipment specifications for and apply knowledge of renewable energy systems including PV solar modules, inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transformers, cable management systems, and balance-of-system (BOS).
- Write reports and make presentations describing studies performed, solutions developed, and value obtained.
- Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, codes.
- May lead multiple projects of varying complexity.
- May evaluate, select, and apply standard procedures, and criteria.
- May prepare project documentation.
- Support client interaction for multiple projects.
- May assign tasks to and direct less experienced team members to complete assignments.
- May assist with proposals to provide professional services.
- May provide mentoring for staff engineers.
- Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments with high proficiency and confidence.
- Receives guidance, when necessary, on unconventional or complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
- Receives a review of completed work for application of sound professional judgment.
- Perform essential duties including meeting deliverables and deadlines.
- Perform additional duties as assigned or directed.
- Bachelor's degree or greater in Electrical Engineering or similar.
- EIT Certificate or PE Licensure is desirable.
- Prior experience with the interconnection processes in major ISOs such as ERCOT, NYISO, MISO, and CAISO. Familiarity with interconnection processes in other ISOs/RTOs is a plus.
- 2+ years of experience in power systems analysis
- Advanced knowledge of power systems analysis software tools such as PSCAD, PSS/E, PSLF or similar.
- Knowledge of power distribution, transmission, solar PV systems or energy storage systems is desirable.
- Experience with renewable energy projects and grid integration.
- Experience applying Python or similar programming languages for process automation is desirable.
- Experience working with different vendor provided dynamic models is preferred.
- Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to be both creative and analytical.
- Detail-oriented and accurate.
- Efficient time management – handle multiple projects simultaneously and with minimal supervision including prioritizing, organizing, and planning effectively to meet all deadlines.
- Competitive compensation with bonus.
- Full benefits package including 99% employer-paid health, vision, life, and dental insurance.
- Medical, dependent care, and commuter FSA.
- Monthly health and wellness stipend.
- Attractive vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) savings plan with 100% match up to 6%, vested immediately.
- Profit-sharing.
- Paid volunteer time off and charitable donation matching.