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Senior EMT / HVDC Studies Specialist

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior EMT / HVDC Studies Specialist to lead and deliver advanced electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies for HVDC, large-scale generation, and grid interconnection projects across the UAE and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The role supports strategic clients including TSOs, utilities, and developers, ensuring compliance with regional grid codes and international best practices.

The position focuses on HVDC-related EMT studies, including network equivalent and benchmarking, Sub-Synchronous Resonance (SSR), Sub-Synchronous Torsional Interaction (SSTI), and Transmission Line Reclosing (TLR), insulation coordination for complex networks involving series compensation, inverter-based resources, and weak grid condition.

Your role

  • Lead and execute EMT studies for LCC and VSC-HVDC schemes, FACTS devices, and large interconnection projects using PSCAD/EMTDC.
  • Perform SSR, SSTI, and TLR studies for HVDC-connected generators and series-compensated transmission systems.
  • Support interconnection studies for utility-scale generation, HVDC links, and large inverter-based loads.
  • Review, validate, and benchmark OEM-provided EMT and dynamic models against RMS tools (e.g., PSSE).
  • Assess system performance during faults, switching events, control interactions, and protection operations.
  • Develop and recommend mitigation measures including control tuning, protection adjustments, filtering, and network reinforcements.
Clean power Engineering

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-146814

Salary range

-

About you

  • Master's degree or higher in Electrical Power Engineering.
  • 8–12+ years of experience in power system studies, with strong focus on EMT and HVDC applications.
  • Proven delivery of SSR, SSTI, and TLR studies for HVDC or series-compensated systems.
  • Advanced proficiency in PSCAD/EMTDC; working knowledge of PSSE and RMS-to-EMT benchmarking.
  • Solid understanding of HVDC controls, inverter-based resources, weak grid behavior, and protection coordination.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $125,000 - $171,900 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

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