Power Systems Engineer

Job Title: Power Systems EngineerJob Description

This role is focused on supporting utility distribution planning and system analysis initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating electrical distribution networks, performing load and capacity studies, and providing recommendations that help utilities plan for future growth, reliability, and performance requirements. Strong experience with distribution system modeling and analysis software, particularly CYME, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct distribution planning and engineering studies, including load forecasting and demand analysis.
• Perform feeder loading and capacity assessments.
• Analyze voltage regulation and voltage drop.
• Review thermal loading and equipment capacity.
• Conduct reliability, contingency, and system performance studies.
• Assess Distributed Energy Resource (DER) impacts and hosting capacity evaluations.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze distribution system models using CYME.
• Review historical loading data, customer growth patterns, and system performance metrics to support planning decisions.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering studies, and recommendations related to system upgrades, expansion projects, and network optimization.
• Support capital planning activities by identifying system constraints and recommending solutions to address future capacity and reliability needs.
• Collaborate with utility stakeholders, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project execution.
• Ensure engineering studies and recommendations align with utility standards, planning criteria, and operational requirements.
• Contribute to both short-term and long-term planning efforts for overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
• Participate in client discussions, project meetings, and technical presentations.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in CYME or ETAP software.
• Experience with load forecasting and demand analysis.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems and power systems.
• Experience in conducting short circuit studies, arc flash studies, and protection studies.
• Professional Engineer or EIT within 1 year of acquiring P. Eng.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience working with utilities and forecasting electrical load on the grid.
  
  

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role with 2 days in the office at Elexicon Office in Ajax and 3 days working from home. Core hours are from 9 am to 5 pm. Within Elexicon, each team consists of approximately 5 employees, with a total of 30 employees in the Planning and Engineering Department. Elexicon leadership, along with other seconded employees, will provide training and onboarding support.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ajax, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Ajax,ON.

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