Power Systems Engineer, Microgrids - Canada

Job summary

We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of our hubs to foster more in-person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture.

We are looking for an engineer with experience performing EMT and dynamic power system studies for microgrids, islanded systems or weak-grid environments with hands-on experience using tools like PSCAD or similar EMT tools; familiarity with Simulink or Modelica and real-time simulation methodologies including SIL and HIL.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of inverter operating modes such as grid-forming, grid-following and droop control; experience modeling dynamic loads including large fast-changing datacenter loads assessing their impact on system stability; knowledge of utility interconnection market requirements particularly within ERCOT that will help succeed in grid-interactive system studies;

Responsibilities

• Build oversee development detailed models representing loads supervisory controls protection schemes generation assets including batteries wind PV reciprocating engines turbines.
• Identify key parameters from design documentation requirements field data ensure models accurately reflect real-world behavior.

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