Senior Power System Study Engineer

AtkinsRéalis

Senior Engineer performing advanced grounding, lightning protection, and induction studies for power systems. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance in Canadian projects.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$100,200 - CA$137,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in grounding system design and analysis, lightning protection studies, and induction studies, with proficiency in CDEGS and WinIGS. Strong ability to generate technical reports and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with industry standards.

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Grounding System DesignLightning Protection StudiesCDEGS ProficiencyPower System StudiesWinIGS Experience

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Hard Skills

Grounding System AnalysisLightning Protection AnalysisInduction StudiesBus Configuration ModelingShort-Circuit AnalysisThermal Performance AnalysisElectromagnetic Performance Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CDEGSWinIGSPSCADEMTPETAPPSS/E

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Power SystemsCDEGS Certification (Asset)

Industry Keywords

IEEE 80IEEE 665NESCNECHVDCFACTSRenewable Integration Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct grounding system design and analysis, including grid resistance, touch/step voltage, and fault current distribution
Perform lightning protection studies, surge analysis, and shielding assessments
Execute induction studies for overhead lines and pipelines to evaluate AC interference and mitigation strategies
Model and analyze bus configurations for short-circuit, thermal, and electromagnetic performance
Utilize software tools such as CDEGS, WinIGS, and optionally PSCAD or EMTP to simulate and analyze power system phenomena
Generate detailed technical reports, calculations, and drawings
Coordinate with project managers, utilities, and clients to ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., IEEE 80, IEEE 665, NESC, NEC)
Support multidisciplinary teams in substation, transmission, and industrial facility design

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Power Systems or Electromagnetics
Proficiency in CDEGS (certification is an asset)
3+ years of experience in power system studies with a focus on grounding, lightning, and induction
Experience with WinIGS required; familiarity with PSCAD, ETAP, or PSS/E is a plus
Familiarity with HVDC, FACTS, or renewable integration studies is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Employee recognition
Flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs
Opportunities for training and professional development
Hybrid working culture
Generous time-off policies