Principal Power System Engineer (Grid)
- Quebec, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in grid connection engineering, Network planning and operation particularly in the renewable energy sector;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About Envision
Envision is a global green technology group committed to accelerating the energy transition through integrated renewable, storage, digital and hydrogen solutions.
Envision provides renewable energy system solutions to corporations, governments, and institutions worldwide, reducing the cost of renewable energy production, storage, and integration through continuous technological innovation. The company’s business spans smart wind turbines, energy storage, and green hydrogen solutions.
Today, Envision operates as an integrated net-zero technology ecosystem, combining hardware, software, and system integration capabilities across the full energy value chain.
The Group maintains a strong international presence with:
20+ R&D and operations centers
50+ manufacturing bases
80+ GW of installed wind capacity globally
10+ GWh of delivered storage capacity
Expanding green hydrogen industrial platforms
Over 50% international workforce
Key Platforms
Smart Wind Turbines
Envision’s smart wind platform integrates advanced sensing, digital models and digital twin technologies via the Galileo SuperSense System. With 80+ GW installed globally, Envision ranks first globally in orders and second in new installations since 2022, maintaining a leading international market position.
Energy Storage
The energy storage platform provides full-stack capabilities across battery cells, BMS, PCS, EMS and SCADA, delivering integrated end-to-end solutions. The business ranks third in China and fourth globally, with 200+ projects and 15+ GWh in orders. The ecosystem includes Envision AESC (global battery leader) and Univers (AIoT-enabled digital energy management platform).
Green Hydrogen
Envision is developing large-scale integrated green hydrogen and ammonia industrial parks, including one of the world’s largest net-zero hydrogen projects in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia (1.5 million tons planned annual capacity).
Position Summary
This is a Principal Power System Engineer role within Envision Energy’s Grid Technology Centre of Excellence.
This role will provide the technical expertise, and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to:
- Interpret and analyse grid codes and grid certification requirements, assess compliance and testing requirements;
- Assess the products and electrical models’ compliance against the grid codes and requirements for grid connection with a focus on Canada, including USA, and Mexico;
- Lead and manage complex in-house grid connection studies (Steady State, RMS, EMT, Power Quality & Small signal) for connection of Wind farms, BESS and Hybrid projects;
- Work with Industry partners and regulatory bodies to drive the future trends and technical requirements in the grid connection space;
- Provide strategic technical direction and solutions for grid integration.
Key Responsibility
- Strategic Influencing:
- Execute strategies for the efficient and reliable integration of Envision Energy’s WTG, BESS, and Hydrogen products;
- Stay informed and steer the evolving grid connection technologies, standards, and regulations.
2.Team Engagement:
- Use the necessary tools, communication and policies with the aim of streamlining the compliance assessment and grid code analysis for Envision Energy’s products;
- Work independently as well as support the team in creating a better teamwork environment.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
3.Technical Leadership:
- Provide subject matter expertise and leadership in grid connection and formulate the roadmap and technology of new products and features.
- Support addressing complex technical challenges related to on-grid and off-grid projects.
4.Stakeholder Management and Reporting:
- Collaborate and negotiate with the likes of CSA ,NRCan,Provincial System Operators and Energy Regulators and regulatory bodies to support projects;
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders involved in grid integration.
- Customer focus and delivering a high level of customer service.
5.Technology Integration:
- Stay abreast of advancements in grid connection technologies and assess their applicability to enhance Envision Energy’s product portfolio and project delivery.
Key Requirement
- Master's degree in electrical power engineering; Ph.D. is desirable;
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in grid connection engineering, Network planning and operation particularly in the renewable energy sector;
- Expert knowledge in power system stability and analysis, and grid codes;
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations;
- Software Skills Including PowerFactory, PSSe, PSCAD, Python, etc, and comprehensive experience with static and dynamic grid connection studies;
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders;
- Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and address compliance challenges;
- French language proficiency is a plus.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead grid-code compliance assessments and complex grid connection studies for wind, battery storage, and hybrid projects, with a focus on Canada and additional coverage of the United States and Mexico. Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for grid integration, collaborate with regulators and industry partners, and support product development and project delivery.
Requirements
A master's degree in electrical power engineering and at least seven years of relevant experience in grid connection engineering, network planning, or operation - particularly in renewable energy - are required; a Ph.D. is desirable. Candidates should have expert knowledge of power system stability and grid codes, experience with static and dynamic studies and tools such as PowerFactory, PSS®E, PSCAD, and Python, and strong communication and regulatory-compliance skills; French is a plus.
Skills
- Grid Code Analysis
- Grid Connection Engineering
- Power System Stability
- Steady-State Studies
- RMS Studies
- EMT Studies
- Power Quality Analysis
- Small-Signal Analysis
- Renewable Energy Integration
- Wind Farm Integration
- Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Regulatory Compliance
- PowerFactory
- PSS®E
- PSCAD
- Python
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- Engineering
- Energy
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Grid Technology Centre of Excellence
- Grid Connection
- Grid Codes
- Grid Certification
- Regulatory Compliance
- Power System Stability
- Network Planning
- Network Operation
- Steady-State Studies
- RMS Studies
- EMT Studies
- Power Quality
- Small-Signal Analysis
- Wind Turbines
- Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Hybrid Projects
- Hydrogen
- PowerFactory
- PSS®E
- PSCAD
- Python
- CSA
- Natural Resources Canada
- Provincial System Operators
- Energy Regulators
- Renewable Energy Integration