Intermediate/Senior Transmission Planning Power Systems Studies Engineer

At Stantec, we’re leading the energy transition by combining the strength of a large company with the agility of specialized teams to think big and tackle the hardest challenges. Join us, and you’ll be at the forefront of an evolving industry creating renewable energy solutions, modernizing the electric grid, and developing new power grid infrastructure.

And as part of one of the world’s top engineering firms, you’ll have the chance to create connections and grow professionally while building our future power grid.

Your Opportunity

The Intermediate/Senior Transmission Planning Power Systems Studies Engineer conducts a wide range of transmission planning modelling and analysis, including power flow, short circuit, post-transient, and transient stability studies for system impact studies, load and generation interconnections, and NERC TPL-001 compliance studies.

The applicant shall have experience with PSSE and Python, and experience with PSLF and/or Aspen would be an asset. A strong understanding of the analysis required to carry out these studies in compliance with applicable industry standards is necessary for this position. The ability to lead a team and to carry out projects within defined scope, budget, and schedule is a requisite.

This position can be located out of any of Stantec's North American offices and is also open to remote options within this region.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform and lead teams carrying out power system modelling and studies using PSS/E, including the following: - Power flow
• Transient (dynamic) analysis
• Post-transient analysis
• Short circuit
• Preparation of scripts and programming to facilitate large numbers of simulations and automate compilation of results
• Lead meetings with the client to initially kick off the project, review project progress and present results and recommendations.
• Work with the project team to meet the allotted time, scope, and budget of assigned projects.
• Prepare and review study reports, identifying assumptions, methodology, analysis, and results.
• Assist/lead technical proposal development for studies opportunities.
• Deep understanding of electrical power system and power electronics theory.
• Experience with PSS/E required, experience with PSLF preferred.
• Familiarity with Python programming
• Experience with other power system simulation tools would be considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively explain and discuss solutions with clients and lead the project team.
• Self-motivated and able to collaborate with teammates and clients.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in power systems studies, but more than 10 years of experience preferred.

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.

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.

Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland -- BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$114,600.00 - $164,600.00 Annually

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.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Calgary

Other Locations: Canada | ON | Toronto

Organization: 1370 E&R-CA East-Winnipeg MB

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 06/02/2026 08:02:32

Req ID: 1004098

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