Technical Lead overseeing a team in Electromagnetic Transient Power System Studies for power systems. Driving business development and maintaining client relations at Stantec.
Responsibilities
Provide direct project leadership on EMT power system studies projects.
The work includes carrying out and providing guidance to the studies team on the following: developing study methodologies, preparing models and project study cases, analyzing simulation results, identifying system issues and possible mitigation strategies as well as preparing and reviewing study reports.
Meeting with clients to report on project progress, interim and final study results.
Provide technical support to projects in the areas of AC and DC transmission system design and operation.
Responsible for ensuring that high quality project deliverables are prepared in a timely manner, to meet project schedules and budgets.
Assigning resources to projects to provide high quality on time delivery of results.
Participate in corporate marketing and business development activities related to power system studies with an emphasis on EMT analysis.
Preparation of proposals including development of methodology, staffing requirements and labor and expense cost estimates.
Manage client relations with respect to business development activities and work assignments.
Manage research and development activities associated with power system studies and new technologies and/or innovative study techniques, modelling and simulation.
Grow and develop a network of industry connections within the power system global community.
Participate in IEEE, CIGRE, IEC or other international organizations.
Write papers and give presentations at technical conferences.
Provide technical advice, guidance, and mentorship to technical team members.
Provide input regarding technical training requirements and opportunities.
Stay up to date on the latest simulation tools and techniques used within the industry.
Requirements
Expert level of experience in power system studies with emphasis on EMT analysis with strong background in static and dynamic modelling of HVDC converters, static var compensators, STATCOMS and other power electronic devices.
Expert user of PSCAD and other EMT software applications.
Strong background in other power system analysis software including PSSE, PSLF, ASPEN, ETAP, CYME, DSATools, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, etc.
Experience interacting with internal and external clients.
Ability to get things done on-time and within the project deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality.
Self-motivated collaborator that can also work as a successful independent researcher.
Self-starter able to work independently with minimal or no supervision and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven written and verbal English language communication skills.
Spoken and written technical communication skills in other languages are considered an asset.
Ability to anticipate problems and provide creative, quick and reliable solutions to complex problems.
International experience completing power system planning studies is an asset.
Expert understanding of North American power systems, associated standards and regulations such as NERC TPL standards.
Experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
Willingness to travel within the country and internationally as required.
Minimum of 15 years of experience as an electrical engineer, with focus on EMT studies for generation and transmission, renewable energy, battery storage, and HVDC and other power electronic and inverter-based resource (IBR) systems.
Benefits
Access to health, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health care spending account
Wellness spending account
Group registered retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase program
Group tax-free savings account
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
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