Power Systems Studies Engineer

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Your Opportunity

The Power Systems Studies Engineer conducts a wide range of power systems modelling and analysis which could include power flow, short circuit, transient stability and insulation coordination studies. Power system modelling and studies using electromagnetic transient simulation (EMT) can be included as well. The Power System Studies Engineer shall read and understand the scope of the studies, conduct the analysis required in compliance with applicable industry standards and/or the client’s standards and then prepare the study report documenting the study scope, inputs, assumptions, findings and recommendations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform power system modelling and studies using PSS/E, PSLF, ETAP, ASPEN, PSCAD. Types of studies include:- Power flow
• Dynamic analysis
• Short circuit
• Harmonic analysis
• Insulation coordination
• Prepare study reports. In conducting the studies and preparing the study report you will:- Read and clearly understand the scope of the studies
• Prepare any Requests for Information (RFI) as required to complete the studies.
• Develop and compare technical solutions for projects and prepare comprehensive study report. The study report will clearly document the study scope, inputs, results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Obtain approval from the Power System Studies Team Lead to issue the completed report.
• Participate in meetings with the client to initially kick off the project, review project progress and present results and recommendations when the study is completed.
• Manage time, scope and budget of assigned projects
• Assist/Lead technical proposal development for studies opportunities.
• The following can be considered as assets for the position:- Experience with protection settings and coordination
• Performing cable ampacity calculations
• Control system design and coordination of FACTS and HVDC; including STATCOM, inverter-based renewable generation, etc.
• Knowledge of EMTP-RV, DIgSILENT, CDEGS, CYME
• AC network reduction and dynamic performance studies