CONTROL STUDIES ENGINEER

CONTROL STUDIES ENGINEER

WINNIPEG, MB

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!

Great Benefits

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- Defined-benefit pension plan.

- Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life

and community.

- Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on

nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and

exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,

commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

We are seeking a permanent Control Studies Engineer to join our System Performance Department in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Responsibilities:

- Perform PSS/E, DSATools (VSAT, TSAT, SSAT, and PSAT), PSCAD, RSCAD/RTDS and other related loadflow and stability

studies for ac generator controls and controls associated with the southern and northern ac systems as well as the HVdc

Bipoles.

- Prepare reports, commissioning procedures and guidelines and liaise with other departments, divisions and outside agencies

for safe, secure and economic operation of the AC systems and HVdc links.

- Conduct, and/or direct technical studies, computer modelling, simulation, and field tests related to Manitoba Hydro control

settings, to ensure the reliable operation of the power system.

- Perform study model validation and relevant studies and testing to ensure compliance with NERC and MRO generator testing

guidelines and standard requirements.

- Perform comprehensive system restoration (blackstart) studies and prepare guidelines for system restoration.

- Initiate, plan, coordinate, conduct and/or direct system tests as required to help determine actual system behaviour and

benchmark system models accordingly.

- Be an active contributor and provide technical support to generator and ac controls commissioning teams during installation of

new generator controls, ac controls and HVdc equipment.

- Prepare reports and technical memos recommending system improvements and control and protection modifications based

on the analysis of system disturbances.

Qualifications:

- Graduate in Electrical Engineering from a university of recognized standing with a minimum of six years of related experience

in power system studies, control circuits, protection and power system analysis.

- Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a

specified amount of time.

- Working knowledge of power systems including AC controls, steady state, small signal and transient stability behaviour and

HVdc controls.

- Familiarity with power system equipment, AC system and AC generator controls, HVDC controls and their functions in the

power system.

- Knowledge and demonstrated competency of power system simulation tools such as PSS/E, DSATools (VSAT, TSAT, SSAT,

and PSAT), PSCAD and RTDS, and general technical knowledge of their application to Manitoba Hydro and surrounding

power systems.

- Possess a willingness to learn, shows initiative and mature judgement with the ability to make and implement sound decisions

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with minimal supervision.

- Post graduate degree or graduate courses related to power systems would be an asset.

- Must possess a valid Province of Manitoba driver's licence.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $47.32-$65.33 Hourly,

$90,677.86-$125,192.08 Annually.

Apply Now!

Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

The deadline for applications is AUGUST 19, 2025.

We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

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