POWER SYSTEM STUDIES ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL ENGINEER) (Winnipeg)

Power System Studies Engineer (Electrical Engineer)

Winnipeg, MB

Position Overview

We are seeking a Power System Studies Engineer to join our Grid Infrastructure Planning Department. Under the general direction of the Principal System Studies Engineer, the role will initiate, conduct, and analyze transmission system planning studies involving generation station outlet transmission and existing and future interconnections to assess adequate transmission capacity and their impact on the Manitoba Hydro interconnected power system.

Responsibilities

• Perform planning studies (load flow, transient stability, contingency analysis, voltage stability, fault analysis, electromagnetic transient) and make recommendations for generation station outlet transmission and interconnections with neighbouring utilities.
• Conduct Interconnection Evaluation and Facility Studies for Generator Interconnection requests under the Manitoba Hydro Open Access Interconnection Tariff (OAIT).
• Conduct System Impact and Facility Studies for long‑term firm Transmission Service Requests under the Manitoba Hydro Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) or other tariffs.
• Conduct reliability assessments for compliance with NERC and Manitoba Hydro standards (e.g., CIP‑014, PRC‑023, MH‑TPL‑001).
• Assist with NERC compliance activities and ensure compliance for NERC standards and requirements owned by Manager, Grid Infrastructure Planning department.
• Prepare estimate and schedule requests for new generation interconnection and transmission service request studies.
• Present new generation interconnection study results and transmission service request results to external Transmission Operator and Owner Stakeholders for comment.
• Develop functional equipment specifications for new and specialized equipment such as FACTS devices, circuit breakers, lightning arresters, transformers, capacitors and special protection systems.
• Conduct transient studies utilizing PSCAD, EMTP, RSCAD or other power system electromagnetic transient simulation tools.
• Perform hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulations to test power system protective devices and controllers using real‑time digital simulation tools (RTDS).
• Assist with maintaining and updating Manitoba Hydro's Transmission System Interconnection Requirements (TSIR).
• Represent Manitoba Hydro and provide expertise to internal/external working groups, task forces and committees as appointed.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Electrical Engineering from a university of recognized standing with a minimum of six years of related experience, including two years directly related to the planning of power systems.
• Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a specified amount of time).
• Must have completed Standards of Conduct training or be willing to complete within two weeks of start date.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of computer programs (PSS/E or DSA PowerTools) used for electric power system studies such as load flow, contingency analysis, transient stability, voltage stability and fault analysis.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of NERC and Manitoba Hydro planning standards and criteria and the study procedures for transmission service requests and generator interconnection service requests given in Manitoba Hydro's open access tariffs.
• Working knowledge of control systems (governors, exciters and HVDC power controls), protective relaying and the electrical characteristics of transmission lines, transformers, generators and loads.
• Working knowledge of a programming language such as Python is an asset.
• Working knowledge of electromagnetic transient programs (PSCAD/EMTDC or EMTP) is an asset.
• Working knowledge of equipment standards (CSA, ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEMA) is an asset.

Benefits

• Market‑competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined‑benefit pension plan.
• Nine‑day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $48.74–$67.29 hourly, $93,398.24–$128,947.78 annually.

Reference Code: CO57199577‑01

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