Senior Engineer I / II – HVDC and FACTS
Location: Canada
State/Territory:
Department: PECan Power Delivery SAS I Dept
Description
Senior Engineer I / II – HVDC and FACTS
POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer I or Senior Engineer II to fulfill the functional role of an HVDC and FACTS SME and technical leader for POWER Engineers’ Power Delivery Division. The position will be based in POWER’s SCADA and Analytical Services (SAS) business unit, providing technical leadership for HVDC & FACTS technologies. This is a Remote position.
At POWER, our Senior Engineer has a thorough knowledge base, skillset in specific disciplines (HVDC & FACTS), and broad knowledge in other disciplines. This person will serve as a technical specialist with the knowledge and expertise to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area. Typically supports multiple projects on complex technical challenges. Actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring. Develops and applies advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems. Many projects the Senior Engineer will work on are more complex and represent a more significant portion of the company’s resources.
This role focuses on working on important HVDC projects worldwide, integrating renewable resources, and delivering/controlling power to designated areas. As an HVDC & FACTS SME, you will support our clients by performing front-end engineering design activities, system studies, EMT & Phasor-domain modeling, developing technical specifications, reviewing design submissions, witnessing factory acceptance tests, and supporting commissioning activities.
The position will also participate in business development activities industry association technical subcommittees, write technical papers, and prepare and present technical presentations. We have decades-long relationships with universities through teaching courses and participating on advisory boards, as well as ties to government research institutions for cutting-edge technology research and innovative applications.
As a Senior Engineer, you’ll have the freedom to select your path, lead projects, dive deep into complex topics, support mentor-driven engineers, access our Advanced Technologies Laboratory, and become industry-recognized, to name a few. As an employee-owned company, we understand that investing in our people is critical to our continued success and provides the experience, means, and tenacity to make your career goals a reality. Come see why our motto, “Do Good, Have Fun, and Build Success,” is so successful for our people!
Roles and Responsibilities
This Senior Engineer position requires an extensive knowledge base and skillset in HVDC and FACTS technologies and extensive knowledge in other system study disciplines. Guides project teams on both technical and project matters with a significant client interface. Produces cost estimates and project schedules and coordinates the project deliverables.
This Senior Engineer develops and executes large, complex projects representing a significant portion of the company’s resources, including other disciplines. Other responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Engineering expertise in the control and protection of HVDC & FACTS technologies, including power system phenomena commonly studied with HVDC/FACTS applications, hardware in the loop, factory acceptance tests, real-time simulator tests, and on-site testing & commissioning.
Develop business with clients by applying advanced technologies, engineering concepts, and approaches to unique engineering problems.
Focusing on the client’s current needs and situations. Typically provides support to business development or pursuit activities.
Communicating client interests and drivers to project team members and developing approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on moderately complex projects.
Working with clients to understand their fundamental interests and assist in developing projects such as HVDC & FACTS while providing expert advisory services for advanced grid technologies.
Actively participate in industry associations (e.g., CIGRE, IEEE, IEC) through WG and leadership roles, including participation with ISO & Reliability Councils technical as appropriate.
Proactively providing guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes.
Guiding, mentoring, and training of junior staff in the area of HVDC/FACTS and other engineering disciplines
Actively advancing knowledge management of the enterprise and providing mentoring
Serving as a technical specialist with knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area. Typically supports multiple projects on very complex technical challenges.
Actively coordinating with all other internal/external team members on complex projects
Assisting with defining project schedules for a single discipline or may have responsibility for multiple disciplines.
Assisting in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards. Providing technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines and deepens specific area expertise.
Performing complex research and developing recommendations for equipment, control methods, and/or other alternative solutions
Apply complex engineering calculations that follow standard methods and principles, including the development and application of advanced engineering solutions to complex problems.
Overseeing data collection, assimilation, and management for engineering work
Preparing a variety of complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects
Provide technical support to other groups in the company for strategic, organizational, and business planning aspects of our consulting businesses with utilities, project developers, and industrial clients.
Managing budget, schedule, and quality requirements
Assisting with developing a work plan to be applied to a given project.
Required Education/Experience
Ten or more years’ applicable FACTS & HVDC experience
Proficient with, or ability to use, electromagnetic transient software, Mathcad, MATLAB, Aspen/CAPE, PSS®E/PSLF, and other calculation tools commonly used in power systems engineering.
Strong knowledge of power systems engineering techniques for transmission planning, infrastructure design, and relay protection.
Expertise with advanced grid technologies (HVDC, FACTS, BESS, and related IBR) and their specification, application, study, modeling, design, and operation, including but not limited to:
FACTS technologies (e.g., STATCOM, SVC, Sync Condenser, Hybrid, and Series Compensation) dynamic reactive power or FACTS devices
HVDC converter technologies (e.g., VSC, LCC), configurations, and application/control methods of grid following, grid forming, and grid firming.
IBR integration
Able to work in substation site environment on occasion.
Preferred Education/Experience
Ph.D. preferred.
P.E. and/or P.Eng. license preferred.
Established relationships with OEM engineers/technical leads.
At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success
You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to impact society and the environment positively. And you’ll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career.
Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:
Medical/Dental/Vision
Maternity Leave
Parental Leave
Paid Holidays
Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
Voluntary Life Insurance
RRSP
Corporate Wellness Program
POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
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