Power Systems Studies Lead, Canada

Requisition ID: 92791 

Job Category: Engineering 

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!

This is a senior Technical Leadership position within the eGRID unit of the Power business division of Hatch. The position consisting in the coordination/development of the power system engineering team, business development/client account management, and leading and/or performing planning/feasibility studies, interconnection studies, transient studies and systems analysis investigations for clients in North America primarily, but also globally. You will also work closely with other eGRID departments, including the HVDC/FACTS, T&D and the Renewables teams, as well as with other Hatch divisions (e.g. Port, Rail, Mining, etc.), on related power system studies and power sector master plans.

You are familiar and experienced with key North American Market Operators (i.e. MISO, PJM, NE-ISO, NY-ISO, ERCOT, SSP, AESO, IESO) policies, guidelines, regulations, rules, requirements and criteria as applicable to grid interconnection, performance and planning, especially related to bulk power systems.

Roles and responsibilities for this position include:

• Manage and grow a team of power system engineers of various experience levels and see to their continuous technical development
• Lead/oversee the continuous development of enhanced power system planning & studies processes, methodologies and tools for quality and efficiencies
• Business development to generate leads, secure MSA, prepare proposals, and win work
• Perform or coordinate power systems analysis activities including load-flow, short-circuit, transient stability, electromagnetic transient, small-signal stability analysis, reliability analysis etc.
• Prepare functional specifications for facility requirements related to different system development portfolios, for purposes of  developing preliminary designs and obtaining estimates for the associated facilities
• Perform, coordinate or review planning/system performance studies and transient studies for compliance with prevailing standards and criteria and good engineering practice
• Prepare, report, and deliver presentations to clients
• Project Management
• Undertake thought leadership activities (e.g. speaker at conference, panelist, technical articles, whitepapers, etc.) and promote Hatch’s know-how in the Power and T&D sector in the region
• Maintain close coordination with other relevant Hatch Business Units and Practices for cross selling and cross staffing opportunities.

Qualifications for the positions include:

• A post-graduate degree in Electrical Engineering; preference will be given to candidates with Ph.D. degree in Power Systems
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in power system analysis and planning
• Proficient with the PSS®E software package, including all modules for load-flow, short-circuit and transient stability analysis.  Experience with alternative planning software applications, including TARA, PSLF, DigSILENT, or DSA Tools, is highly desirable
• Proficient in PSCAD simulations with a particular focus on the detailed modeling of renewable power sources and carrying out AC and HVDC studies
• Ability to coordinate a team, and develop/mentor new/grad and young professionals   
• Proven track record in securing work and customer accounts
• Registration with relevant applicable engineering associations.

Occasional travel to site locations or for customer meetings in North America as well as Globally

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.