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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

What you bring

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 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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