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Stantec

Technical Lead, Power System Studies

200-325 25th Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2A 7H8, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Working hours: 20 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 18, 2026

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Join a team that does more than generate and deliver electricity through its work; join a team that powers growth and advances communities. Seeing beyond the project at hand, you’ll work with us to advance the industry and build your career. We operate with the strength of a $3B company and have the agility of a specialized power group, and work on some of the most challenging and cutting-edge projects around the world. Whether helping to define microgrids, pushing the boundaries on clean energy or grid modernization, you’ll find yourself working with leaders in transmission & distribution, thermal generation, and renewable energy in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Power System Studies Center of Excellence is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to be a Technical Lead in Electromagnetic Transient Power System Studies (EMT). The Technical Lead will oversee a team of engineers in the execution of EMT studies for various power systems including generation, transmission, and distribution levels, and with different types of generation including renewables and energy storage. The execution of EMT studies will also have an emphasis on the simulation and analysis of HVDC and other power electronic and inverter-based resource (IBR) systems. Besides managing and overseeing a strong technical team in the day-to-day delivery of studies, this position is also responsible for leading business development, client relations and technical proposal preparation in the area of EMT and other power system studies. The Technical Lead also plays a key role in helping set the strategic direction for the power system studies team by keeping up to date with current and emerging industry trends and directions in HVDC and IBR control and protection design and simulation including the participation in various IEEE and CIGRE working groups.

Your Key Responsibilities

Projects for Clients- Provide direct project leadership on EMT power system studies projects. The work includes carrying out and providing guidance to the studies team on the following: developing study methodologies, preparing models and project study cases, analyzing simulation results, identifying system issues and possible mitigation strategies as well as preparing and reviewing study reports.
Meeting with clients to report on project progress, interim and final study results.
Provide technical support to projects in the areas of AC and DC transmission system design and operation.
Responsible for ensuring that high quality project deliverables are prepared in a timely manner, to meet project schedules and budgets.
Assigning resources to projects to provide high quality on time delivery of results.
Business Development/Client Relations- Participate in corporate marketing and business development activities related to power system studies with an emphasis on EMT analysis.
Preparation of proposals including development of methodology, staffing requirements and labor and expense cost estimates.
Manage client relations with respect to business development activities and work assignments.
Manage research and development activities associated with power system studies and new technologies and/or innovative study techniques, modelling and simulation.
Grow and develop a network of industry connections within the power system global community.
Participate in IEEE, CIGRE, IEC or other international organizations.
Write papers and give presentations at technical conferences.
Leadership/Management- Provide technical advice, guidance, and mentorship to technical team members.
Provide input regarding technical training requirements and opportunities.
Stay up to date on the latest simulation tools and techniques used within the industry.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Expert level of experience in power system studies with emphasis on EMT analysis with strong background in static and dynamic modelling of HVDC converters, static var compensators, STATCOMS and other power electronic devices.
Expert user of PSCAD and other EMT software applications.
Strong background in other power system analysis software including PSSE, PSLF, ASPEN, ETAP, CYME, DSATools, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, etc.
Experience interacting with internal and external clients.
Ability to get things done on-time and within the project deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality.
Self-motivated collaborator that can also work as a successful independent researcher.
Self-starter able to work independently with minimal or no supervision and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven written and verbal English language communication skills.
Spoken and written technical communication skills in other languages are considered an asset.
Ability to anticipate problems and provide creative, quick
and reliable
solutions to complex problems.
International experience completing power system planning studies is an asset.
Expert understanding of North American power systems, associated standards and regulations such as NERC TPL standards.
Experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
Willingness to travel within the country and internationally as required.

Education and Experience

MSc in Electrical Engineering or PhD in Electrical Engineering preferred.
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng and/or PE) is required.
Minimum of 15 years of experience as an electrical engineer, with focus on EMT studies for generation and transmission, renewable energy, battery storage, and HVDC and other power electronic and inverter-based resource (IBR) systems.

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. #INDE&R 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.

#INDE&R

#EnergyAcceleration

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.

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.

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Responsibilities

The Technical Lead will oversee a team of engineers in the execution of electromagnetic transient (EMT) power system studies for generation, transmission, and distribution projects. Additionally, the role involves leading business development, managing client relations, and setting the strategic direction for the power system studies team.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 15 years of experience in power system studies with expert-level knowledge of EMT analysis and power electronic devices. A Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering is preferred, and a Professional Engineer (P.Eng or PE) license is required.

Skills

Power system studies
EMT analysis
PSCAD
HVDC
Power electronics
Inverter-based resources
Transmission design
Distribution design
Renewable energy
Energy storage
Project leadership
Business development
IEEE standards
CIGRE standards
Mentorship

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Wellness program
Health care spending account
Wellness spending account
Employee stock purchase program
Group tax-free savings account
Life insurance
Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Short-term disability plan
Long-term disability plan
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid time off

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Keywords

Power System Studies
EMT
HVDC
PSCAD
PSSE
PSLF
ASPEN
ETAP
CYME
DSATools
DIgSILENT PowerFactory
Renewable Energy
Battery Storage
Inverter-based Resources
NERC TPL
IEEE
CIGRE
IEC
Transmission
Distribution
Business Development
Project Management
Electrical Engineering
Static Var Compensators
STATCOM
Grid Modernization
Microgrids
Technical Leadership
Simulation
Modelling

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