Transmission Planning Engineer – Power Systems Studies

Stantec

Transmission Planning Power Systems Studies Engineer-in-Training conducting power systems modelling and analysis for renewable energy solutions. Working in North American offices with remote options in North America.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeCalgary • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$78,900 - CA$114,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in power systems modeling and analysis, including proficiency in Python programming and experience with PSS/E. Strong communication skills facilitate effective collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Power Systems ModelingPython ProgrammingPSS/EElectrical Engineering DegreeInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Power Flow AnalysisShort Circuit AnalysisTransient Stability StudiesPost-Transient AnalysisSimulation Automation

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationSelf-MotivatedCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

PSS/EPSLFPower System Simulation Tools

Industry Keywords

Electrical Power System TheoryPower Electronics TheoryStudy ReportsProject ExecutionMultidisciplinary Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducts a wide range of power systems modelling and analysis, including power flow, short circuit, post-transient, and transient stability studies.
Prepares scripts and programming to assist with the automation of simulations, compilation of results, and analysis.
Prepares study reports, identifying assumptions, methodology, analysis, and results.
Participates in meetings with clients to review project progress and present results and recommendations.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering teams and clients throughout project execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Understanding of electrical power system and power electronics theory.
Proficiency in Python programming
Experience with PSS/E required, experience with PSLF preferred.
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.
Self-motivated and able to collaborate with other engineers and engineers-in-training.
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, including courses related to power system studies and analysis.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, and vision plans
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
paid time off