Lead Power System Engineer

Lead Power System Engineer

INDEPENDENT ELECTRICITY SYSTEM OPERATOR (IESO)

Requisition ID:

20438

Location:

Mississauga

Status:

Temporary up to 12 months

Business Unit:

Markets & Reliability

Why join us?

You’ve got great skills. And you want to use them in an organization where you know what you do every day matters. We get that.

We also know that ensuring Ontarians have access to affordable and reliable power doesn’t happen by accident. So we give you the tools, flexibility and support you need to achieve your goals, and development opportunities to help you grow. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment that values your unique skills and experiences – and recognizes that when you do better, we become even better too.

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) works at the centre of the province’s power system, ensuring Ontarians have access to reliable and cost-effective electricity when and where they need it. We operate the province’s electricity grid 24/7, design, run and oversee the wholesale electricity markets, and plan and prepare to meet Ontario’s electricity needs – now and into the future.

The opportunity

Provide team and technical leadership in the undertaking of complex and advanced studies in the field of power systems in support of real-time operations, operations planning or planning activities. Lead the analytical and technical development of policies, operating agreements, equipment specifications, operational and outage plans and system investments. Conduct complex model validation, studies and analysis that:

What you'll do

Limit Derivation and Outage Integration Role:

Common Role:

What you need to succeed

Requires an advanced engineering knowledge of electrical theory, power system analysis and control, associated mathematics and computer science to undertake complex engineering, economic or analytical studies related to the management and control of the bulk power system. Requires knowledge of technical writing to prepare effective reports.

Experience:

Background experience will include:

If you do not meet all the qualifications for the Lead Power System Engineer position, please consider applying to the Power System Engineer opportunity.

What’s in it for you

Deadline: June 23, 2025

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At the IESO, we know that achieving great results depends on embracing diversity by attracting, developing and retaining people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We do this by ensuring our recruitment and advancement policies are fair and equitable, and by creating an accessible and inclusive environment – one that values every team member’s unique skills and experiences and ensures they have the support they need to achieve their potential. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We thank you for your interest in a career at the IESO, but we will only contact those candidates selected for an interview.

The IESO offers a hybrid work model program to most of our employees, based on business needs. Individuals participating in the program can work an average of three days per week remotely within Ontario. It also offers three flex weeks when individuals can work remotely within Ontario . When working in the office, you will be located at our Mississauga location.

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