Posted 4 months ago
Transmission Planning Power Systems Studies Engineer-in-Training
@ Stantec
Calgary, AB · Markham, ON · Toronto, ON · Winnipeg, MB
Overview
Stantec is hiring a Transmission Planning Power Systems Studies Engineer-in-Training to run power system studies, including power flow, short circuit, and transient stability analyses for interconnections and NERC compliance. The role requires PSS/E and Python experience, with PSLF or ASPEN as an asset. Full-time, location flexible across North American offices or remote.
Responsibilities:
- Perform power flow, transient, post-transient and short circuit studies in PSS/E, PSLF or ASPEN
- Automate simulations and results analysis with Python scripts
- Prepare study reports covering assumptions, methodology and results
- Present results and recommendations to clients
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with power system studies coursework
- Experience with PSS/E and Python required
- PSLF experience preferred; other simulation tools an asset
- Understanding of power system and power electronics theory
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Tuition support, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Recruitment fraud notice: All legitimate Stantec career opportunities are posted exclusively at www.stantec.jobs and candidate applications and employment offers are managed through our secure applicant tracking system. Stantec will only contact candidates using official email addresses ending in @stantec.com and does not send job offers as email attachments. Stantec never requests application fees and money transfers in the recruitment process or banking information via email. We also do not send payments for the purchase of office supplies or equipment. Any communication offering employment outside of our official recruitment process should be considered fraudulent.
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | consultingplanningarchitectureengineeringenvironmentalinterior designlandscapesurveyingand project management |
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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. And as part of one of the world’s top engineering firms, you’ll have the chance to create connections and grow professionally while helping to evolve our power grid.
Your Opportunity
The Transmission Planning Power Systems Studies Engineer-in-Training conducts a wide range of power systems modelling and analysis, including power flow, short circuit, post-transient, and transient stability studies for system impact studies, load and generation interconnections, and NERC compliance studies. The applicant shall have experience with PSSE and Python; experience with PSLF and/or ASPEN would be considered an asset. An understanding of the analysis required to carry out these studies in compliance with applicable industry standards is necessary.
This position can be located out of any of Stantec's North American offices (Winnipeg, Calgary, Markham, and Mississauga are preferred) and is also open to remote options within North America.
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.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and clients throughout project execution.
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 would be 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 other engineers and engineers-in-training.
Education and Experience
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, including courses related to power system studies and analysis
- Experience with PSS/E and Python required, PSLF experience would be considered as an asset.
What We Offer
- Exposure to high-profile transmission and interconnection projects across North America.
- Mentorship from experienced power system engineers and technical leaders.
- Professional development and support toward obtaining your P.Eng. designation.
- Opportunities to work with advanced industry software and analytical tools.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative team environment.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec 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) will 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 will 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.
At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.
Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.
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