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Senior HVDC & Power System Studies Engineer

Employer
Hatch
Location
Mississauga, Ontario, CA
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 19, 2023

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Category
Engineering
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Requisition ID: 84301

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!

The Hatch Energy group is seeking a HVDC Engineer with interest in Power Systems to work in eGRID. Reporting to the Global Lead - HVDC & FACTs you will support projects globally working from one our Winnipeg office.

What Will a Career at Hatch Offer You will:
  • Be given opportunities to contribute to complex projects around the world in meaningful ways
  • Work on problems and gain experience in the office and on project sites
  • Expand your expertise technical and a business skills
  • Collaborate with diverse teams locally and globally
  • Work in an exciting environment where you can apply your academic learning on a daily basis
  • Benefit from formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry
  • Participate in local Professional Development Programs, Sustainability Week, Toastmasters, and more to develop your skills
  • Join in charitable, social, and sports activities with other Hatch employees


We're entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities.

Responsibilities:
  • Work on a variety of generation and transmission types including renewables and HVDC&FACTs
  • Perform electrical studies including power flow, short circuit, protection coordination, transient and dynamic, and others using electrical design software such as RTDS, PSCAD, PSSE, PSLF, etc.
  • Assist in the development of Technical Specifications for our projects.
  • Be knowledgeable of the HVDC market in North America
  • Support the design of various power generation and transmission systems
  • Prepare presentations and reports
  • Write technical papers and present at conferences to demonstrate expertise in the field and engage clients
  • Support the Business Unit in business development including fostering relationships with existing clients, preparing proposals for new work, identifying market areas and pitching clients
  • Work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment
  • Conduct site visits, factory visits, field assessments and client engagement meetings


Education and Experience:
  • Minimum 7 years' experience with an Electrical Engineering or related degree with interest in power systems
  • Good knowledge of US RTOs (PJM, MISO, NYISO, ERCOT, etc)
  • Technical experience with HVDC and FACTS, generators, transmission lines, or related.
  • Academic or work experience with PSCAD, RTDS, PSSE, PSLF, EMTP, Easy Power, or related software programs
  • Willingness and ability to travel to project sites including remote sites
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, and experience in Visual Basic would be preferred
    Competencies (knowledge, skill, attributes):
  • Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects
  • Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges
  • Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving, and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges
  • Adapts and embraces change


Why join us?
  • Work with great people to make a difference
  • Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
  • Top employer


What we offer you?

  • Flexible work environment
  • Long term career development
  • Think globally, work locally


Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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