Power Studies Engineer (PSCAD)

Ehvert, a Salas O’Brien Company, is seeking a Power Studies Engineer (PSCAD) to help analyze and support the design of electrical power systems for hyperscale and AI data centers. This is a remote position covering complex projects across Canada and North America, with a focus on power system studies, modeling, technical documentation, and coordination with utility stakeholders.

In this role, you will apply advanced study methods to evaluate system performance under steady-state and transient conditions, while maintaining electrical system models and producing engineering deliverables that support project execution and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, grounding, power quality, harmonic analysis, transient analysis, and reliability studies.
• Develop and maintain electrical system models using PSCAD, ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, or similar platforms.
• Conduct electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies to assess system behavior during switching events, faults, utility disturbances, and large load changes.
• Analyze how high-density AI loads and other mission-critical loads affect utility systems, emergency generation, UPS systems, and facility electrical infrastructure.
• Support utility interconnection studies and coordinate service requirements and system performance with utility providers.
• Evaluate system reliability, redundancy strategies, contingency scenarios, and overall power system resiliency.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, study documentation, and engineering recommendations.
• Collaborate with electrical design teams on medium-voltage systems, substations, standby generation, UPS systems, mechanical system electrical load characteristics, and utility service infrastructure.
• Participate in design coordination meetings with clients, consultants, utility providers, and project stakeholders.
• Support commissioning activities and provide technical expertise during project execution.
• Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 8–15 years of experience in power systems engineering, utility engineering, substations, transmission and distribution, industrial facilities, renewable energy, mining, or mission-critical infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience performing power system studies, including transient, harmonic, grounding, load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash analysis.
• PSCAD proficiency is required.
• Experience with ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, CYME, or similar software.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, utility infrastructure, substations, protective relaying, and system reliability.
• Experience with utility interconnections and medium-voltage power systems.
• Experience performing underground duct bank ampacity and heat studies (Neher-McGrath methodology) is considered an asset.
• P.Eng. registration in Canada, or eligibility to obtain registration, is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA standards, IEEE standards, utility requirements, and applicable provincial electrical regulations.
• Familiarity with U.S. codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE) is considered an asset.
• Excellent technical writing, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to present findings and recommendations to clients.
• Experience supporting data center, utility, industrial, or other large-scale infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Technologies

• PSCAD
• ETAP
• SKM PowerTools
• EasyPower
• DIgSILENT PowerFactory
• CYME

Benefits

• Experience in a high-tech industry within an international company
• Opportunity to work on unique, cutting-edge hyperscale and AI data center projects
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including extended health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, retirement savings program (where applicable), and other employee benefits
• Stock ownership / synthetic equity opportunities
• Flexible remote work environment

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume outlining their relevant experience and qualifications. Apply to join Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, and support next-generation AI data centers and mission-critical infrastructure across North America.