Posted 3 months ago
Power Studies Engineer (PSCAD) Canada
@ Ehvert Engineering a Salas O'Brien company
Remote in Canada
Overview
Ehvert Engineering, a Salas O'Brien company, is hiring a full-time remote Power Studies Engineer to analyze and design electrical power systems for hyperscale and AI data centers across Canada. The work covers power system studies, EMT modeling in PSCAD, and utility interconnection support, with occasional travel within Canada and the United States. Compensation is competitive and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities:
- Perform power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, arc flash and transient analysis
- Build and maintain electrical models in PSCAD, ETAP or similar platforms
- Perform EMT studies for switching events, faults and large load changes
- Support utility interconnection studies and coordinate with utilities
- Prepare technical reports and engineering recommendations
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- 8 to 15 years of power systems or mission-critical infrastructure experience
- Proficiency in PSCAD is required
- Experience with ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, DIgSILENT or CYME
- Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and CSA and IEEE standards
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Home, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng. |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Paid training |
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We design, build and operate data centers
Full company description
Ehvert Mission Critical, a Salas O'Brien Company, has been specializing in the design, construction, and operation of mission-critical facilities for over 35 years. The company’s experienced global team and unique approach are ideally suited for technically complex hyperscale data center projects. Ehvert continues to pioneer the use of advanced digital technologies such as Generative Design, Construction Simulation, and AI-enabled project tracking to drastically improve the speed, quality, and cost of construction and operation. The company is responsible for the design and construction of some of the most innovative data center projects in the world.
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- 2211 N Lamar St, Dallas, Texas 75202, US
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- Ehvert Engineering a Salas O'Brien company
- Ehvert Inc
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- Specialties
- Project Management
- Engineering
- Procurement
- Energy Modelling
- Facility Operations
- Building Information Modelling
- Virtual Design and Construction
- and Data Centres
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Ehvert Mission Critical, a Salas O'Brien Company, has been specializing in the design, construction, and operation of mission-critical facilities for over 35 years. The company’s experienced global team and unique approach are ideally suited for technically complex hyperscale data center projects. Ehvert continues to pioneer the use of advanced digital technologies such as Generative Design, Construction…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Dallas, Texas |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Project ManagementEngineeringProcurementEnergy ModellingFacility OperationsBuilding Information ModellingVirtual Design and Constructionand Data Centres |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
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Location: Canada (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Mission-Critical Facilities, Data Centers
Travel: Occasional travel within Canada and the United States, as required by project needs
Role Summary
Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O'Brien, is seeking a highly experienced Power Studies Engineer to join our team and support the analysis and design of complex electrical power systems for hyperscale and AI data centers across Canada and North America. This is a remote role within an innovative, international engineering firm recognized for its cutting-edge work in mission-critical infrastructure.
As a Power Studies Engineer, you will play a key role in evaluating electrical system performance, reliability, and resiliency through advanced power system studies and modeling. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, utility providers, and project stakeholders to develop solutions for high-density AI and mission-critical facilities where system reliability and uptime are paramount.
This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects for global clients in the hyperscale data center market while advancing your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
What We Offer
- Experience in a high-tech industry within an international company
- Opportunity to work on unique, cutting-edge hyperscale and AI data center projects
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package, including extended health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, retirement savings program (where applicable), and other employee benefits
- Stock ownership / synthetic equity opportunities
- Flexible remote work environment
What You Will Do
- Perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, grounding, power quality, harmonic analysis, transient analysis, and reliability studies.
- Develop and maintain electrical system models using PSCAD, ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, or similar software platforms.
- Perform electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies to evaluate system behavior during switching events, faults, utility disturbances, and large load changes.
- Analyze the impact of high-density AI loads and other mission-critical electrical loads on utility systems, emergency generation, UPS systems, and facility electrical infrastructure.
- Support utility interconnection studies and coordinate with utility providers regarding service requirements and system performance.
- Evaluate system reliability, redundancy strategies, contingency scenarios, and overall power system resiliency.
- Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, study documentation, and engineering recommendations.
- Collaborate with electrical design teams on medium-voltage systems, substations, standby generation, UPS systems, mechanical system electrical load characteristics, and utility service infrastructure.
- Participate in design coordination meetings with clients, consultants, utility providers, and project stakeholders.
- Support commissioning activities and provide technical expertise during project execution.
- Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable industry standards.
What We Expect
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
- 8–15 years of experience in power systems engineering, utility engineering, substations, transmission and distribution, industrial facilities, renewable energy, mining, or mission-critical infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience performing power system studies, including transient, harmonic, grounding, load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash analysis.
- Proficiency with PSCAD is required.
- Experience with ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, CYME, or similar power system analysis software.
- Strong understanding of electrical power systems, utility infrastructure, substations, protective relaying, and system reliability.
- Experience with utility interconnections and medium-voltage power systems.
- Experience performing underground duct bank ampacity and heat studies (Neher-McGrath methodology) is considered an asset.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada, or eligibility to obtain registration, is considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA standards, IEEE standards, utility requirements, and applicable provincial electrical regulations. Familiarity with U.S. codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE) is considered an asset.
- Excellent technical writing, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical findings and recommendations to clients.
- Experience supporting data center, utility, industrial, or other large-scale infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Why Join Us?
- Work on cutting-edge hyperscale and AI data center projects in one of the world's fastest-growing industries.
- Collaborate with industry-leading professionals on complex mission-critical infrastructure projects across North America.
- Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and outstanding career development opportunities.
- Thrive in a collaborative environment that encourages innovation through exposure to advanced power system analysis, utility coordination, digital twins, BIM technologies, computational fluid dynamics, and custom engineering software solutions.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume outlining their relevant experience and qualifications.
Join Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O'Brien, and help shape the future of mission-critical infrastructure and next-generation AI data centers across North America.
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