Principal Power System Engineer

Job summary

Lead grid-code compliance assessments and complex grid connection studies for wind farms, battery energy storage, hybrid, and other energy projects, with a focus on Canada and North America. Provide technical direction for grid integration, product development, and regulatory engagement while collaborating with internal teams, customers, industry partners, and authorities.

Job details

About the Company Envision is a global leader in renewable energy and innovation, driving advancements in smart energy solutions and the carbon neutrality transition. About the Role This is a Principal Power System Engineer role within Envision Energy’s Grid Technology Centre of Excellence. This role will provide the technical expertise, and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to: Interpret and analyze grid codes and grid certification requirements, assess compliance and testing requirements; Assess the products and electrical models’ compliance against the grid codes and requirements for grid connection with a focus on Canada, including USA, and Mexico; Lead and manage complex in-house grid connection studies (Steady State, RMS, EMT, Power Quality & Small signal) for connection of Wind farms, BESS and Hybrid projects; Work with Industry partners and regulatory bodies to drive the future trends and technical requirements in the grid connection space; Provide strategic technical direction and solutions for grid integration. Responsibilities 1. Strategic Influencing: Execute strategies for the efficient and reliable integration of Envision Energy’s WTG, BESS, and Hydrogen products; Stay informed and steer the evolving grid connection technologies, standards, and regulations. 2. Team Engagement: Use the necessary tools, communication and policies with the aim of streamlining the compliance assessment and grid code analysis for Envision Energy’s products; Work independently as well as support the team in creating a better teamwork environment; Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team. 3. Technical Leadership: Provide subject matter expertise and leadership in grid connection, and formulate the roadmap and technology of new products and features. Support addressing complex technical challenges related to on-grid and off-grid projects. 4. Stakeholder Management and Reporting: Collaborate and negotiate with the likes of CSA, NRCan, Provincial System Operators and Energy Regulators and regulatory bodies to support projects; Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders involved in grid integration; Customer focus and delivering a high level of customer service. 5. Technology Integration: Stay abreast of advancements in grid connection technologies and assess their applicability to enhance Envision Energy’s product portfolio and project delivery. 6.Strategic Influencing: Execute strategies for the efficient and reliable integration of Envision Energy’s WTG, BESS, and Hydrogen products; Stay informed and steer the evolving grid connection technologies, standards, and regulations. Qualifications Master's degree in electrical power engineering; Ph.D. is desirable; Minimum of 7 years of experience in grid connection engineering, Network planning and operation particularly in the renewable energy sector Required Skills Expert knowledge in power system stability and analysis, and grid codes; Familiarity with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations; Software Skills Including PowerFactory, PSSe, PSCAD, Python, etc, and comprehensive experience with static and dynamic grid connection studies; Effective communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders; Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and address compliance challenges; French language proficiency is a plus.

What you’ll do

Lead grid-code compliance assessments and complex grid connection studies for wind farms, battery energy storage, hybrid, and other energy projects, with a focus on Canada and North America. Provide technical direction for grid integration, product development, and regulatory engagement while collaborating with internal teams, customers, industry partners, and authorities.

Requirements

A master's degree in electrical power engineering is required, with a Ph.D. desirable, along with at least seven years of relevant experience in grid connection engineering, network planning, or operation, particularly in renewable energy. Candidates should have expert knowledge of power system stability and grid codes, experience with static and dynamic studies and tools such as PowerFactory, PSS®E, PSCAD, and Python, and strong communication and regulatory-compliance skills; French is a plus.

Listed skills

• Python · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Power System Stability
• Grid Code Analysis
• Grid Connection Engineering
• Steady-State Studies
• RMS Studies
• EMT Studies
• Power Quality Studies
• Small-Signal Analysis
• PowerFactory
• PSS®E
• PSCAD
• Python
• Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Leadership
• Renewable Energy Integration

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability

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