Senior Power Systems Engineer - PSCAD

Sunstripe is looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer – EMT / PSCAD to support advanced grid integration studies for utility-scale BESS, renewable generation, AI Data Centers, Large Loads and Grid-Forming technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and validate PSCAD/EMT models for BESS, wind, solar, transmission networks, and large loads.
• Perform EMT studies including FRT, weak-grid performance, transient overvoltage, voltage/frequency response, control stability, and multi-inverter interactions.
• Perform Grid-Following and Grid-Forming control studies and troubleshoot complex system behaviour.
• Review and integrate OEM PSCAD models and coordinate technical issues with OEMs and clients.
• Support Grid Code and interconnection compliance studies.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and independently own EMT study workstreams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Systems.
• 5+ years of power-system studies experience with strong hands-on PSCAD/EMTDC expertise.
• Strong understanding of inverter-based resources, converter controls, FRT, grid strength, weak grids, and power-system stability.
• Experience with utility-scale BESS and renewable generation preferred.
• Experience with Grid-Forming controls, multi-IBR interactions, PSS®E/PowerFactory, RTDS/RSCAD or OPAL-RT is an advantage.
• North American ISO/RTO / UK Grid Code/NESO or experience is preferred.