Job Title: Electrical Engineer – Substation design
Location: Vancouver, BC (Remote)
Estimated Duration: 12 months
Our client is a leading energy utility that generates, purchases, distributes and sells electricity. They are currently looking for an Electrical Engineer with electrical utility experience for a part/time position in their British Columbia location.
Overview:
The Engineer will engage in the engineering of electrical utility systems, specializing in
Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies.
Role Accountabilities
- Engages in the engineering of electrical utility systems, specializing in
- Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies.
- Performs EMT studies such as transformer energization, motor starting, harmonics
- analysis, IPP interconnection, load interconnection, and prepares study reports.
- Engages in modeling of renewable energy inverter-based resources (IBRs), e.g., battery energy storage system (BESS), wind, and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in
- PSCAD for various studies.
- Engages in modeling of transformers, circuit breakers, surge arresters, transmission lines, special drives such as VFDs, point-on-wave controllers, and other equipment.
- Provides necessary support to the planners in the Stations Growth and Sustainment department and other clien groups
Education and Skills
- Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities. A
- Master’s degree or higher is an asset.
- Ten (10+) years or more of experience in a relevant field in electricity utility with demonstrated technical experience.
- Must be registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).
- Knowledge of high voltage equipment up to 500 kV such as transformers, circuit breakers, shunt and series reactors/ capacitors and their applications and performance.
- Experience in modelling and running PSCAD, EMTP-RV and ASPEN OneLiner.
- Knowledge of CSA, IEC and IEEE standards applied to equipment specification and application guides.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication and presentation and leadership skills.
The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between and
Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.
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