Transmission Planning and Interconnection Study Engineer

CF Power Ltd

Calgary, AB

Company Description

CF POWER Ltd. is a fast growing leading electric power system analysis, design, and engineering provider. CF POWER provides accurate, cost-effective, and reliable power system analysis and engineering solutions to clients worldwide. The company's engineers have Master's degrees or PH.D.'s in electrical engineering with a focus on power transmission systems.

Full Job Description

Immediate need of power system engineer. Require a bachelor degree and in support of all aspects of transmission studies on power flow, voltage stability, transient stability and other power system analyses. Familiar with PSS/E or TARA. Preference will be given to candidates with Ph.D. or Master degree in Power Systems. Relocation will be considered.

Responsibilities

Will perform power system analysis for 138 kV and above transmission system, including power flow, voltage stability, transient stability and short circuit analyses.
Will prepare steady state, short circuit and dynamic models
Will support senior engineer in preparing technical reports.
Will offer technical consultations and oversee the process of new generation

interconnection requests throughout the planning cycle.

• Will conduct and review system impact studies, analyzing steady-state load flow and transient stability performance, as well as performing reactive planning, Load Interconnection studies, and mitigation planning.

• Will use use PSS/e and TARA to conduct voltage ride-through and critical clearing time analysis for generator interconnection studies related to upcoming renewable

Requirements

Master degree in Electrical Engineering
2+ years of power systems engineering experience for Junior position
Knowledge in electric power system, synchronous generator, motor, power electronic inverters, wind turbines and solar.
Experience with transmission studies on power flow, voltage stability, and other power system analyses.
Experience within PSS/E, TARA or DSA tools.
Background in static and dynamic modelling of power systems components in PSS/E or DSA tools, including HVDC, VSC, Static Var Compensators, STATCOM and Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitors.
PSS/E model development and IPLAN and/or Python programming is an asset
Knowledge of reliability and interconnection of the transmission system.
Basic knowledge of substation layout and protection and control
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
Job Type: Full-time

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