Posted 2 months ago
Power System Modelling Engineer
@ Powertech Labs
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Powertech Labs is hiring a Senior Power System Modelling Engineer, a full-time role that validates generator and control models for wind, solar and energy storage plants and runs NERC compliance simulation studies. The work includes travelling to industrial and power generation sites globally and remote work is acceptable. The posting states a P3 annual salary of $119K to $148K and pre-employment alcohol and drug testing as the role is safety sensitive.
Pay:
$119,000–$148,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Validate generator and control models for wind, solar and storage plants
- Run power system simulation studies aligned with NERC standards
- Prepare detailed engineering reports and peer review technical reports
- Travel to industrial and generation sites globally for onsite testing
- Develop technical proposals with scope, cost and schedule
Requirements summary:
- Master's in electrical engineering (power systems preferred) or bachelor's with relevant experience
- At least 5 years in transient stability, protection and control
- Professional Engineer registration with EGBC or equivalent
- Experience with PSCAD, DSATools, PSS/E or similar simulation software
- Knowledge of protection relays such as SEL, Beckwith and GE Multilin
- Valid BC Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-07
- 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 | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer (EGBC) |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Education | Master’s degree (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Power Systems |
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Powertech Labs
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Full company description
One of the largest testing and research labs in North America, Powertech is home to a broad range of scientists, engineers, and technical specialists from around the world. Our cross-departmental teams investigate, diagnose and solve complex problems within a variety of markets with highly technical specialization, and to exceptional standards. We provide specialized testing and investigation services to support electrical utilities’ capital assets: generation, transmission and distribution, OEMs, automotive manufacturers, government and research organizations. - Large, multi-disciplinary laboratory - 15 primary labs over 11 acre site - 30 years of specialized engineer experience - More than 200 employees - 30% of our staff hold post-graduate degrees - 55% of our staff hold technical and/or engineering degrees - Global customer base. 300+ customers including many fortune 500s
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,103
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 435
- Reported office locations
- 12388 - 88th Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 7R7, CA
- Business categories
- Energy
- Other recorded names
- Powertech Labs
- Powertech Labs Inc.
- Specialties
- Substations
- Transmission & Distribution
- Generation
- Power Systems
- Electrical OEMs
- Hydrogen Fueling
- Hydrogen Testing
- Failure Analysis
- Engineering Studies
- Power System Studies
- Interconnection Studies
- Conditional Assessment
- Type Testing
- High Pressure Testing
- High Voltage Testing
- High Power Testing
- NERC CIP
- NERC MOD
- NERC PRC
- hydrogen infrastructure
- and Grid Modernization
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- 0
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One of the largest testing and research labs in North America, Powertech is home to a broad range of scientists, engineers, and technical specialists from around the world. Our cross-departmental teams investigate, diagnose and solve complex problems within a variety of markets with highly technical specialization, and to exceptional standards. We provide specialized testing and investigation services to support…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1979 |
| Specialties | SubstationsTransmission & Distribution GenerationPower SystemsElectrical OEMsHydrogen FuelingHydrogen TestingFailure AnalysisEngineering StudiesPower System Studies |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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The Senior Power System Modelling Engineer will perform model validation and control tuning for generation plants, including wind, solar, and energy storage systems, as well as conducting validation and simulation studies in compliance with NERC and other applicable reliability standards. Key responsibilities include :
- Reviewing power plant technical documentation and prepare unit-specific test plans in accordance with applicable standards and project requirements
- Conducting power system simulation studies aligned with NERC and other reliability standards
- Preparing detailed engineering reports communicating methodologies, analysis, and findings
- Performing peer reviews of technical reports to ensure quality and compliance
- Travel to industrial and power generation sites globally to perform onsite generator model validation testing
- Developing technical proposals, including scope, cost estimates, and project schedules
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure successful execution
- Remote work is acceptable, provided deliverables meet expectations
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems strongly preferred); Bachelor’s degree with direct & relevant experience will be considered
- Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) or other jurisdictions.
- At least 5 years of work experience in power system transient stability studies, protection & control, or related post-grad research
- Strong knowledge and understanding of generator and renewable modeling, power system and/or substation protections, and control systems of synchronous generators, renewables, FACTs, etc.
- Knowledge and demonstrated experiences in power plant (thermal, solar, wind, BESS, etc.) power flow, dynamic and short circuit analysis using simulation software (PSCAD, DSATools, PSS/E, PSLF, ASPEN, ETAP, etc.).
- Knowledge and demonstrated experiences in power plant and generator protection and control theory and practice on relay instruments (SEL, Beckwith, GE Multilin, etc.).
- Experiences on site commissioning and testing including regular field work following procedures, data collection using digital DAQ systems, control equipment function and communication troubleshooting, safety training and awareness, considered as an asset
- Must hold a valid class 5 BC driver’s license or equivalent. Willing and eligible to work and travel in US for site testing
Job Affiliation: M&P
Job Level: P3 ( Annual salary range : $ 119K - 148K)
Please note : Candidates with proper educational background who do not meet the experience requirements are encouraged to apply and may be considered for lower job levels.
The salary range will depend on the level the individual is assessed at. Applicants will be assessed based on current status with EGBC, years of experience, relevancy and quality of experience, as well as their core competencies. Internationally-trained engineers may be considered if eligible for EGBC registration.
Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.
As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete a written test/assessment and/or a presentation as part of the interview process.
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