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<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 6.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt;">PS Technology Inc. (PSTI) is a respected solution provider of planning studies, system protection engineering, and high voltage design of renewable and utility power facilities through 500 kV.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PSTI has diligently and successfully served clients in Alberta and Western Canada for over two decades.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PSTI operates as a fully owned company of Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A leading power engineering consultant firm, ECI provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.</span></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 6.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt;">PSTI has an immediate opening for a Protection Engineer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Responsibilities include but are not limited to providing power system protection services including system model development, short circuit analysis, relay settings development, area coordination studies, standards development, relay operation analysis, and technical reviews of drawings and relay settings; supporting project delivery from the protection team led by the Protection Supervisor; mentoring less experienced engineers via direct training and technical review of work.</span></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 6.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt;">Minimum</span></strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: 1.8pt;"> </span></strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt;">Requirements:</span></strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: 1.8pt;"> </span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt;">Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering; 5+ years protection engineering experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The successful candidate must be proficient in ASPEN Oneliner software, have in-depth knowledge of system protection coordination and philosophy, and have working knowledge of common power system high voltage apparatus and IBR (inverter-based resource).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Proficiency in Siemens APA (formerly CAPE) or ETAP is considered an asset.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The successful candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;">ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>P.Eng. license is required.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>US PE license may be required</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The successful applicant must be knowledgeable of applicable codes, standards and design tools.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking.</span></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;">Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include the following:</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Paid vacation, personal days and holidays</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Comprehensive benefit package</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Continued professional education reimbursement</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Connected (Remote) Workplace Flexibility</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt;">All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, be a resident and residing in Alberta or British Colombia or be willing to relocate to Alberta or British Colombia, to be considered for the position. We do not provide sponsorship for work visas.</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt;">PS Technologies Inc. has been actively practicing in the busy Albertan electric power industry since 2001. Altogether, professional engineers of PSTI have accumulated over 145 years of solid utility engineering experience. Our engineers are veterans in high voltage apparatus, protection and control, plant start-up, commissioning and field operation, relay settings, electrical circuit design, HVDC, substation design, system studies on utilities or developers’ sides, and renewable energy integration.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: center;" align="center"><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">An Equal Opportunity Employer</span></em></p>
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Responsibilities
Provide power system protection engineering services, including system modeling, short-circuit analysis, relay settings, coordination studies, standards development, relay operation analysis, and technical reviews. Support project delivery and mentor less experienced engineers through training and technical review.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, at least five years of protection engineering experience, and a P.Eng. license; a U.S. PE license may also be required. Candidates must be proficient in ASPEN OneLiner, understand protection coordination and philosophy, and have working knowledge of high-voltage apparatus and inverter-based resources.
Skills
- Power System Protection
- System Model Development
- Short Circuit Analysis
- Relay Settings Development
- Area Coordination Studies
- Protection Coordination
- Relay Operation Analysis
- Technical Review
- ASPEN OneLiner
- Siemens APA
- ETAP
- High-Voltage Apparatus
- Inverter-Based Resources
- Standards Development
- Project Delivery
- Mentoring
Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Personal Days
- Holidays
- Continued Professional Education Reimbursement
- Remote Workplace Flexibility
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Consulting
Keywords
- Electrical Engineering
- Power System Protection
- System Planning
- System Model Development
- Short Circuit Analysis
- Relay Settings
- Area Coordination Studies
- Protection Coordination
- Relay Operation Analysis
- ASPEN OneLiner
- Siemens APA
- ETAP
- High-Voltage Apparatus
- Inverter-Based Resources
- P.Eng. License
- PE License
- Renewable Energy Integration
- High-Voltage Design
- Substation Design
- Commissioning
- Technical Reviews
- Standards Development
- Project Management
- Power Utilities
- Alberta
- British Columbia
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible hours
- Tuition support
Licences and certifications
Tools
- ASPEN Oneliner
- Siemens APA
- ETAP
