Electrical Engineer – Power System Studies

🕒 October 16

🌐 Canada, United States – Remote

🇨🇦 Canada – Remote 🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $75.9k - $126.5k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🔋 Electrical Engineer

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GE Vernova is a leader in the energy sector with over 130 years of experience, dedicated to electrifying the world while decarbonizing it. The company offers a broad portfolio of energy solutions including gas, hydro, nuclear, and wind power technologies, aimed at providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. With a strong focus on innovation, GE Vernova plays a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint of global power systems and supports the transition to net-zero emissions by 2030.

📋 Description

• Support project execution for EHV/HV substations • Perform power system studies and calculations using power system software • Perform main circuit parameter studies • Perform load flow, reactive power capability and compensation, and power factor studies • Perform short circuit and combined short circuit ratio studies • Perform transient switching and insulation coordination studies, including transient overvoltage and recovery voltage analysis • Perform harmonic performance and stability studies • Perform transient ride-through and dynamic performance studies using offline simulation tools • Perform overall system performance assessment studies • Perform LVRT and HVRT studies • Perform arc flash studies • Perform cable selection and sizing • Integrate dedicated studies for systems using combined AC power sources, including conventional generation, AC-BESS, turbines, and renewables • Support Senior Power System Engineers with studies • Collaborate cross-functionally with other engineers • Support project documentation and continuous improvement initiatives • Review and seal work of others under supervision where applicable

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering including power systems and power electronics subjects • Proven professional experience and technical expertise in power system engineering, preferably in AC substations and power plant system studies • Minimum 2–3 years’ experience of network or transient studies for conventional electric-energy generation, FACTS, renewable energy, or inverter-based power systems in offshore wind, industrial, utility substations, and grid interconnects • Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%, including internationally, and comply with GE Vernova travel guidelines • Expertise in frequency- and time-domain simulation tools such as PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, and DIgSILENT PowerFactory • Excellent technical communication skills • Professional engineering license and willingness to review and seal work is desired • Master’s degree in electrical engineering is desired • Knowledge of NERC and FERC compliance requirements and/or ISO interconnection or transmission planning guidelines is desired • Working knowledge of medium/high-voltage substation North American standards and guidelines, including IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC • Working knowledge of local grid codes and related equipment • Working knowledge of design calculations for primary and secondary equipment • For Canada-based positions: legal authorization to work in Canada • For U.S.-based positions: legal authorization to work in the United States • Successful completion of a background investigation is required for Canadian-based employment • For U.S.-based employment, successful completion of a drug screen as applicable is required

🏖️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus • Professional development opportunities • Competitive compensation • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage • Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource • Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan • Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions • Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants • Tuition assistance • Adoption assistance • Paid parental leave • Disability benefits • Life insurance • 12 paid holidays • Permissive time off • Remote work

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