Grid Integration & Studies Engineer

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About the role

  • Grid Integration & Studies Engineer managing interconnection processes for renewable energy projects. Supporting analysis and compliance with reliability standards in North America.

Responsibilities

  • Track and keep up to date the respective ISOs codes and requirements as they relate to the reliability standards, project interconnection and dynamic models
  • Assess the respective ISOs grid code compliance based on the existing product portfolio
  • Provide guidance regarding the interface to meet the respective code and interconnection process
  • Own and lead conversations with project stakeholders concerning project application data (tech specs, forms, dynamic models), interconnection process (planning, studies), and commissioning (plant test, commissioning reports)
  • Support project owner during the interconnection process, coordinating the internal support from Global Engineering, and tracking all the data (tech specs, forms, dynamic models, test reports) required for project interconnection
  • Conduct simulations with the dynamic models (PSS/e, TSAT, PSCAD) representing the wind turbine generators and plant controller, including the elements comprising the Balance of Plant to meet the reliability standards, ISO’s code, or to demonstrate the dynamic model’s quality
  • Be the liaison with Global Engineering Grid Integration group, developing strategies to support business in North America

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical power engineering from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
  • PHD in Power Electronics is desirable
  • 5 plus years of working experience in renewable or traditional energy development, or transmission planning
  • Experience with HV and transmission system planning, especially project interconnection processes
  • Experience with dynamic model analysis software (PSCAD, PSS/e, TSAT, DIgSILENT)
  • Knowledge and experience with power systems integration (onshore wind farms), project application, reliability standards and ISOs interconnection requirements
  • Broad knowledge and familiarity with the NERC reliability standards, and most representative ISOs codes in North America (ERCOT, NSPI, CAISO, AESO, SaskPower, Hydro Quebec)
  • Above-average expertise using different software languages for dynamic model analysis (PSCAD, PSS/e, TSAT, DigSILENT-Power Factory)
  • Interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex issues in an easy-to-understand manner
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical thinking
  • Clear and concise technical report writing and presentation skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Requirement of English & French Proficiency
  • Ability and willingness to travel (20% typical)
  • Must be able to work in Canada with no Company sponsorship
  • Ability to successfully complete all Canadian regulatory laws surrounding pre-employment screening requirements
  • Ability to travel to domestic and international locations for work and/or training for extended periods
  • Driving is an essential function of the job
  • Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy

Benefits

  • Basic Life and AD&D
  • Dependent Life
  • Optional Life & Spousal Optional Life
  • Optional AD&D
  • Weekly Indemnity
  • Long Term Disability
  • Extended Health Care
  • Dental Care
  • RRSP Match - up to $5k based upon what you contribute

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$170,000 - CA$190,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

OnsiteMontrealCanada

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