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Power System Study Engineer

BC Hydro
Lower Mainland, BC

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
8 days ago

Skills

MATLAB
Doctoral degree
Engineering
Electrical engineering
Master's degree
C++
C
Electrical Engineering
Communication skills
Python

Full job description

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Powertech Labs Inc is a cleantech company with the mission of being a trusted innovation partner providing solutions,
specialised testing, and technical expertise for a safe and sustainable global energy future. Powertech has a global
reputation for delivering transformative solutions in both the electric power industry as well as the transport sector. A clean
future will be driven by electric and hydrogen power, and we will help get there.

We are always guided by our values as a global clean-technology and engineering company:

Safety: This top everything. We do our work safely or we do not do it at all.
Challenges: We ready ourselves for the hardest challenges – through attaining accreditations, developing industry-

leading innovative products & services, investing in our labs, hiring great people, and making them better.

Diverse Teams: We are strongest together and capitalize on our varied attributes – together we are more than the

sum of parts.

Our Customers: Customers fuel this company and we constantly work with them to earn and retain their trust and

loyalty. We expect that our customers hold us accountable to our commitments.

Excellence: Striving for excellence, acting with integrity, and having the highest standards in quality are core to

what we do.

Power System Study Engineer

Number of positions: 2 Job Location:

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $89,910 - $113,730

What you'll do

Powertech's Engineering Service Business Unit focuses on power system software development, power system and
substation consulting studies and compliance testing services for electric utilities and other clients in power industry. We are
the vendor of the cutting-edge power system analysis software package, DSATools™, recognized globally as leading-edge
software platforms for dynamic security assessment of complex power systems for both off-line (system planning) and on-
line applications (near-real-time operation).

Powertech provides a full spectrum of study services from fast electromagnetic transient switching studies, power system
planning and operation studies (including transient, small-signal, voltage, and frequency stabilities), post-mortem
investigation of system disturbances and events, generation and load interconnection studies, generator including wind and
solar renewables, and load model development or validation via field testing, and to NERC compliance studies (e.g., TPL,
FAC, PRC, MOD, CIP, etc.).

In this role, the successful candidate will take on the following key responsibilities:

Perform power flow, short-circuit, contingency, transfer, and stability studies, including transient, small-signal, voltage, and

frequency stability assessments.

Conduct bulk power system studies using industry-standard software tools.

Carry out advanced and specialized studies using tools such as PSS®E, DSATools, and PSCAD.

Support and contribute to model development, including generation, load, transmission, and transformer modeling.

Develop and recommend system upgrade strategies and mitigation plans to address system constraints and reliability

issues.

Establish, review, and enhance transmission planning and study methodologies and processes.

Prepare technical study reports, including model validation reports required for regulatory compliance.

Present study results and reports to clients.

Assist with proposal development in response to requests for proposals (RFPs) and help define scopes of work to meet

client needs.

Participate in the development and testing of new software releases.

What you bring

Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university with a focus on Power Systems including Power

systems analysis, Modeling techniques, and computational algorithms. Equivalent combinations of education and
experience may also be considered.

At the senior level, at least 8 years of experience in electrical engineering is required, with expertise in power system

planning and operational studies, power system research, software development for power system analysis, and customer
support.
New graduates with an interest in power system analysis and simulation and eligible for immedaiate registration as EITs are
encouraged to apply.

Strong understanding of power system studies, including stability, fault analysis, and EMT simulations.
Registered as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

The following skills, abilities, and competencies are associated with success in this role:

Solid knowledge of power system modeling and analytical methods, including steady-state studies (power flow,

contingency, and voltage stability), short-circuit analysis, and transient and small-signal stability studies in both time and
frequency domains.

Strong understanding of generator and renewable resource modeling, power system and/or substation protection, and the

control systems of synchronous generators, renewable resources, and FACTS devices.

General knowledge of power system operations, protection, grid voltage and frequency control, and applicable reliability

standards.

Proficiency in power system simulation software such as DSATools, PSS®E, PSCAD, or DIgSILENT is considered an

asset.

Experience programming in one or more languages, such as Python, MATLAB, or C/C++.

In addition, the following competencies are desirable:

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and

stakeholders.

Ability to listen actively and foster open dialogue with project team members.
Strong commitment to safety and quality.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while demonstrating a high standard of professionalism.

What we offer

Job Status: Full-Time Regular
Job Affiliation: M&P

We welcome applications from new graduates and experienced study engineers and transmission planners. Candidates will
be assessed and hired as an EIT, Engineer 2 or Senior Engineer depending on qualifications and relevant modeling and
study experience. The salary range for each successful candidate will depend on the level the individual is assessed at.
Applicants will be evaluated based on current status with EGBC,years of experience, relevancy and quality of experience,
as well as their core competencies. Internationally-trained engineers may be considered if eligible for EGBC registration.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Remote work may be considered for more senior candidates and
the hiring team will discuss potential arrangements during the selection process.

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be
required as a pre-condition to employment.

What else you should know

Powertech Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including
members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations
and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We are
also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at Powertech Labs.

Maintaining customer-confidence and our reputation is key: To this end, all our campus and laboratories are accredited to
ISO9001 (quality), ISO14001 (environment stewardship) and ISO45001 (safety) and IEC/ISO 17025 for over 100 standards.
To complement the focus on accreditation, we encourage our experts to drive global standards and provide development
opportunities for all staff to grow in their role and to advance in their careers.

Working at Powertech is not a job but a career. If you want to be a part of a growing clean technology company that is
impactful and working towards a common goal of accelerating the world towards a net zero carbon future, come and join
our team.

Date Posted: 2026-06-08 Closing Date: 2026-06-21

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