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We help utilities target and serve their customers more effectively, enhance and optimize their grid, and leverage operating best practices and technologies to manage their business more effectively. Headquartered in Texas, we have 450+ employees across the US and Canada. Learn more at www.esource.com\nAs a Transmission Planning and Interconnection Study Engineer, you’ll join our grid solutions team as we strengthen reliability, support renewable integration, and advance grid modernization for our clients. You’ll support all aspects of transmission studies, including power flow, voltage stability, transient stability, and other power system analyses. This role is ideal for someone early in their power systems career who has some hands-on experience with tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, or TARA, is eager to learn the interconnection study process, and wants to contribute to work that shapes real-world decisions in the energy industry.\nIn this role, you will:\nPerform power system analysis and network modeling to meet client specifications for reliability, regulation, and quality\n\nConduct studies in areas such as generator connections, voltage stability, arc-flash energy, insulation coordination, and power station design\n\nPrepare detailed technical reports and contribute to technical work products\n\nCollaborate with a global team to execute studies and deliver high-quality solutions\n\nManage client relationships and expectations, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery\n\nContribute to business development activities and identify new client opportunities\n\nYou’re likely a great fit if you:\nAre eager to learn the independent system operator (ISO) cluster interconnection process and transmission stability analysis\n\nAre excited to learn about substation layout, protection, and control\n\nDemonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills\n\nAnd even better if you:\nHold a master’s degree or Ph.D. in power systems engineering\n\nHave PSS/E model development experience and IPLAN and/or Python programming skills\n\nHave PSCAD model development experience\n\nExperience and Skills to Qualify Include:\nBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering\n\nSome experience with stability studies using PSS/E, congestion analysis and cost modeling studies, or cluster feasibility studies across one or more independent system operators (ISOs), such as MISO, CAISO, PJM, or SPP\n\nWorking knowledge of electric power systems, synchronous generators, motors, power electronic inverters, wind turbines, and solar\n\nExperience with transmission studies on power flow, voltage stability, and other power system analyses\n\nProficiency with the PSS/E software package, including modules for load-flow, short-circuit, and transient stability analysis; experience with alternative planning software such as TARA, PSLF, DIgSILENT, or DSA Tools is highly desirable\n\nFamiliarity with PSCAD and electromagnetic transient (EMT) modeling and simulation\n\nBackground in static and dynamic modeling of power system components in PSS/E or DSA Tools, including high-voltage direct current (HVDC), voltage source converters (VSC), static var compensators (SVC), static synchronous compensators (STATCOM), and thyristor-controlled series capacitors (TCSC)\n\nWorking knowledge of reliability standards and transmission system interconnection\n\nAt E Source, you’ll work alongside people who are thoughtful, curious, and deeply knowledgeable about utility and energy systems. We value clarity over jargon, substance over flash, and collaboration over ego. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and help shape a company that plays a real role in how the energy future unfolds.\nWhat you can expect:\nExcellent insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life insurance; company-paid long- and short-term disability insurance; medical and dependent-care flexible spending plans, and paid parental leave.\n\nA flexible time off (FTO) policy that provides paid time away from work, approved by your manager, while ensuring business needs, workload commitments, and appropriate coverage are maintained.\n\nA RRSP plan with a 3% employer match.\n\nThe budgeted salary for this position is $80,000 - $85,000 CAD + annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.\nThis role is based in Canada. It will be hybrid, working from our Calgary, Alberta office four days per week with one day per week working from home, and minimal travel as needed for clients in the US and Canada.\nApplicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US or Canada. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas or Labour Market Impact Assessments (Cdn) at this time.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.\nEmployees of E Source are encouraged to apply. To foster a positive work environment and company culture, we support our employees in their career growth at E Source. 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