Researcher - Power System and Grid Interconnection

Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract opening for a Researcher. About the team: The Smart Grid Technology Lab focuses on research in real-time simulation technologies, microgrid energy management, control systems, and other smart grid technologies. We apply cutting-edge technologies to the digital power industry. The lab has developed into a research organization with significant achievements and a strong impact in the industry. About the job: Developing grid integration technologies for grid-forming and grid-following inverters and converters. Work under a supervisor with a team of experts to develop a set of power system and control component models for power system EMT simulation. Implementing different grid-forming control strategies, such as droop or VSG, improving them, and implementing. different protection strategies for IBRs, such as anti-islanding protection. Developing protection and control algorithms in C/C++ and Python, and converting the developed algorithms in C/C++ and Python to DLL or .EXE files. Simulating microgrids in EMTP, PLECS, and/or Simulink. Generating C/C++ code of the simulated model and optimizing it for real-time simulation. Deploying different communication protocols, such as SV, GOOSE, MBUS, and IOT protocols. Working with the PLC controller to host the developed algorithm. About the ideal candidate: Ph.D. or Ph.D. students in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with a strong publication record. Proficiency with circuit design and simulation tools (e.g., EMTP, PSCAD, etc.). Strong knowledge of microgrids/IBRs and related standards, and a strong understanding of the protection of IBRs and their dynamics. Fluent in C/C++ and Python. FPGA and/or PLC programming is an asset. Familiar with machine learning and deep learning techniques, such as SVM and CNN. Familiar with communication protocols, such as IEC61850 (SV, Goose, MMS), MODBUS, etc., and generating .dll and .exe files and working with them. Eager to prepare report documents for patent applications and journal/conference publications. Additional Information: Huawei Canada is committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs. All applications for this position are reviewed directly by our hiring team, we do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen or select candidates. Huawei aims to support a French-speaking work environment for its employees in Quebec. We have taken steps to avoid requiring a language other than French for this position. However, proficiency in English is essential for this role for the following reasons: The person will be required to communicate regularly with colleagues located outside Quebec, where English is the primary language used for communication between offices. In addition, the nature of the tasks related to this position, which falls within a highly specialized field of artificial intelligence, also requires knowledge of English.

Develop and implement grid integration technologies, control strategies, and protection algorithms for power systems and microgrids. Optimize simulation models for real-time performance and deploy communication protocols within a research-focused team.

Candidates must hold or be pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with a strong publication record. Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and power system simulation tools like EMTP, PSCAD, or Simulink is required.

• Machine learningPreferred
• C++Preferred
• PythonPreferred

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• Power system simulation
• Grid-forming inverters
• Grid-following inverters
• C++
• Python
• EMT simulation
• Microgrid energy management
• Control systems
• Protection strategies
• FPGA programming
• PLC programming
• Machine learning
• Deep learning
• Communication protocols
• IEC61850
• Circuit design
• Energy Management
• Programmable Logic Controllers Programming
• Electrical Metallic Tubing
• IEC 61850
• C (Programming Language)
• Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Algorithms
• Electrical Engineering
• C++ (Programming Language)
• Circuit Design
• Communication
• Communications Protocols
• Control Systems
• Distributed Generation
• English Language
• Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
• French Language
• Python (Programming Language)
• Machine Learning
• Modbus
• Patent Applications
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Piecewise Linear Electrical Circuit Simulation (PLECS)
• Electric Power Systems
• Simulations
• Simulink
• Support Vector Machine
• Deep Learning
• Internet Of Things (IoT)

• Engineering
• Science & Research
• Energy
• Technology
• Software
• Grid Connection Specialist
• Power Systems Engineer (General)
• Electrical Engineers

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week