Power Systems Engineer - Canada

About Zero-Emission Grid

ZEG specializes in planning and engineering sustainable power grids, with a focus on decarbonization. Backed by over 70 years of collective experience, rapidly-growing ZEG’s team is dedicated to solving North America's most complex power grid challenges. We prioritize innovation, agility, and strong client partnerships to advance the energy transition.

Here at ZEG, mutual respect is paramount. We understand the significance of commitment and support in nurturing a team of talented individuals and fostering their growth. If you share our passion for energy transition, if you yearn to stretch your capabilities, and if you cherish the camaraderie of a dedicated team, then we invite you to explore our available positions and consider joining us in our journey. Together, we can shape the future of sustainable power grids.

Position Summary:

ZEG continues to rapidly grow and is looking for a candidate to support our power systems analytics services. As a core team member, the ideal candidate must be organized, detailed oriented, thought leader, personable, engaging, and passionate about contributing to the growth of ZEG’s impact toward decarbonizing the grid. The ideal candidate will also be a subject matter expert in a range of transmission and generation planning related topics and have an understanding of power markets dynamics and stakeholder processes.

What You’ll Do

- Support the execution of our technical services including performing various advanced generation and transmission related modeling and analyses including advanced modeling of emerging technologies and transient and sub-transient analysis .

- Prepare quality technical deliverables for our clients in form of technical reports, white papers and presentations

- Actively participate and contribute to the industry thought leadership forums to stay updated on industry trends.

- Understand grid interconnection requirements and processes including the regulatory landscape across all major North America ISO/RTO markets.

- Foster innovation and creative problem solving to address industry challenges with effective and efficient solutions.

- Serve as thought leader and subject matter expert in grid integration, focusing on clean and emerging technologies including renewable, energy storage, hydrogen and flexible load technologies.

Position Qualifications

What is Required?

- Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in electrical engineering

- Minimum of three years of relevant experience in power grid analytics, power markets, and grid code compliance within North America. (Relevant post-graduate research and coursework could be considered toward this requirement)

- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in performing advanced power grids EMT analytics using PSCAD/EMTDC or similar tools.

(Relevant post-graduate research and coursework could be considered toward this requirement)

- Resident in Canada. Only candidates residing in Canada can apply.

- Proven track record of activities and contributions to relevant industry thought leadership forums.

- In-depth understanding of the fundamentals of electric power systems, inverter-based resources, FACTs, and their control philosophy.

- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills

- Excellent presentation and report writing skills.

- Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.

- Travel is expected to be approximately up to 10% of the time.

- We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening.

What is Preferred?

- Demonstrable experience in either business development position or leadership position.

- Experience in PSS/E, DSA or TARA tools.

- In-depth knowledge of grid interconnection rules, requirements and processes associated with Eastern Interconnect and/or Western Interconnect.

Other Requirements:

- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests and a pre-employment criminal background check.

Benefits:

- Fast-growing company with great potential for career growth.

- Competitive compensation.

- Profit Sharing and Bonus

- Flexible work environment.

- Medical, dental, and vision benefits at the start of the month following hire date.

- Retirement Plans with employer contributions

- Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.

- Wellness incentives through our healthcare provider.