[Hiring] Power Systems Software Engineer @Powertech Labs

Role Description

The Software Technologies team provides solutions to meet grid security needs with a comprehensive suite of power system analysis tools, with capabilities for both off-line and on-line analysis. The Department’s flagship product, DSATools™, developed exclusively by Powertech, incorporates leading-edge technologies for the modeling and analysis of power systems.

As a Power System Software Engineer, you will be involved in both software development and power system studies. Candidates with background and experience in these areas would be at an advantage.

• Develop and implement computation methods and power system models in software
• Design, code, test and document software
• Provide customer support and maintain software products
• Perform power system studies including:
  • Dynamic model validation
  • Transmission planning and operation
  • Load and generation interconnection
  • Integration of renewables
• Assist in marketing and delivery of software, software projects, and consulting projects
• Participate in research and development efforts and conduct field measurements at client’s facilities

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering specializing in Power Systems from a recognized post-secondary institution
• P.Eng or eligible for immediate registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers and Geoscientists of BC
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of power systems analysis, modeling techniques, and computational algorithms
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Studies Engineer, Consulting Engineer or Software Engineer in a similar position or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Knowledge of protection and control systems of rotating machines, substations and power systems is an asset
• Solid understanding of reliability standards and regulations related to power system operation, protection, grid voltage and frequency controls
• Experienced with programming in one or more of the following: C/C++, Visual Basic, Java, Python, and Matlab
• Excellent knowledge in one or more of the following is an asset: object-oriented programming, C/C++ programming in Visual Studio environment and data structure
• Proficiency and experience in power system simulation software and the application (or development) of commercial software would be a definite asset

Requirements

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Candidates from Eastern Canada (Toronto, Montreal and eastward) are encouraged to apply
• The role is expected to collaborate effectively across time zones, which may occasionally involve flexibility in working hours
• If shortlisted, the Hiring Team will review and discuss the remote work arrangement accordingly
• As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete a written test/assessment and/or a presentation
• This role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment
• ALL CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR COVER LETTER, RESUME, DIPLOMA/DEGREE, ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS & PROOF OF PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION
• Applicants are required to submit/upload a copy of their college transcripts and Diploma as proof of post-secondary graduation
• If applicable, a copy of your work visa is also required
• INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE PROCESSED