Transmission Planning Power Systems Studies Engineer

Your Opportunity

At Stantec, we’re leading the energy transition by combining the strength of a large company with the agility of specialized teams to think big and tackle the hardest challenges. Join us, and you’ll be at the forefront of an evolving industry creating renewable energy solutions, modernizing the electric grid, and developing new power grid infrastructure.

This position can be located out of any of Stantec’s North American offices and is also open to remote options within this region.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform power system modelling and studies using PSS/E, PSLF, ASPEN. Types of studies include Power flow, Transient (dynamic) analysis, Post-transient analysis, Short circuit.
• Prepare scripts and programming to assist with the automation of the simulations, compilation of results, and analysis.
• Prepare study reports, identifying assumptions, methodology, analysis, and results.
• Participate in meetings with the client to initially kick off the project, review project progress and present results and recommendations.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Understanding of electrical power system and power electronics theory.
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Experience with PSS/E required; experience with PSLF preferred.
• Experience with other power system simulation tools considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively explain and discuss solutions with clients.
• Self‑motivated and able to collaborate with a group of professional engineers.

Education and Experience

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; master’s or Ph.D. degree preferred.
• Industry experience in transmission planning studies preferred.

Pay Range

Locations Outside of Lower Mainland – BC & Various locations in Ontario: $74,400.00 – $107,900.00 Annually

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final agreed‑upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to health, dental, and vision plans; a wellness program; health care spending account; wellness spending account; group registered retirement savings plan; employee stock purchase program; group tax‑free savings account; life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; short‑term/long‑term disability plans; emergency travel benefits; tuition reimbursement; professional membership fee coverage; and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.