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Lead/ Senior Power Systems Engineer

  • Mississauga, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
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Original job description

ECG Engineering are leaders in the Electrical Engineering space, delivering design and project delivery services to the Mining, Utilities, Materials Handling, and Industrial sectors with extensive and proven capabilities in Australia and around the world. With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Toronto, Vancouver, Manila, Dar Es Salaam, Cape Town, and beyond, ECG have the capability to design and deliver on complex projects from early study work to commissioning and handover, drawing on the expertise of senior personnel who have worked together for over 30 years.

We are looking for a Lead Power Systems Engineer to join our Toronto team and take technical ownership of complex power systems studies across a diverse and growing project portfolio spanning the Canadian market and beyond.

THE ROLE

You will combine technical leadership with project delivery responsibility across renewable energy and complex power systems work. Acting as a key technical authority, you will support clients and internal teams from early-stage studies through to commissioning.

You will also mentor engineers in the Toronto office and contribute to a strong, high-performing team environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead complex power system studies including protection, earthing, lightning, harmonics, planning, and transient analysis
  • Develop and run system models for industrial, utility-scale, renewable, and BESS projects
  • Support client discussions, technical reviews, and project negotiations
  • Manage project scope, schedules, and resources
  • Develop user-defined models and scripting in PowerFactory
  • Ensure quality, manage technical changes, and maintain documentation
  • Promote safety and continuous improvement

ABOUT YOU

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • Experience leading power systems studies in industrial, utility, renewable, or energy storage projects
  • Strong proficiency in PowerFactory, ETAP, and PSCAD/EMTDC
  • Solid understanding of protection and control, substations, and distribution systems
  • Strong knowledge of renewable integration and network dynamics
  • Proven leadership and mentoring capability
  • Clear communication and high-quality technical reporting skills
  • Willingness to travel for site work and client engagement

Experience with MATLAB, HOMER, PVSyst, or WindPro, along with scripting or programming skills, is considered an asset.

WHY JOIN ECG

Join a growing Toronto office with strong technical scope, backed by a global network of experienced professionals. The role offers meaningful leadership opportunities and exposure to impactful projects.

INTERESTED?

Apply directly or send your resume to hajar.laarichi@ecg-engineering.com for a confidential conversation.

More about this job

Responsibilities

Lead complex power system studies and take technical ownership of projects across renewable energy and industrial sectors. Provide technical authority, mentor junior engineers, and manage project scopes and resources.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience leading power systems studies using tools like PowerFactory, ETAP, and PSCAD. Must possess strong leadership capabilities and a deep understanding of network dynamics and distribution systems.

Skills

  • Power Systems Studies
  • PowerFactory
  • ETAP
  • PSCAD/EMTDC
  • Protection and Control
  • Renewable Energy Integration
  • Earthing
  • Lightning Analysis
  • Harmonics
  • Transient Analysis
  • BESS
  • Technical Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Technical Reporting
  • MATLAB
  • Scripting

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Hiring contact

Hajar Laarichi

Hiring contact email

hajar.laarichi@ecg-engineering.com

Categories

  • Engineering
  • Energy
  • Management & Leadership
  • Consulting

Keywords

  • Power Systems
  • Electrical Engineering
  • PowerFactory
  • ETAP
  • PSCAD/EMTDC
  • BESS
  • Renewable Energy
  • Protection and Control
  • Substations
  • Distribution Systems
  • Earthing
  • Lightning
  • Harmonics
  • Transient Analysis
  • MATLAB
  • HOMER
  • PVSyst
  • WindPro
  • Mining
  • Utilities
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Network Dynamics
  • Technical Reporting
  • Project Management

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