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Senior Power System Study Engineer

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Power System Study Engineer to perform advanced grounding, lightning protection, bus, and induction studies for utility, industrial, and renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience using tools such as CDEGS and WinIGS, and a strong foundation in electromagnetic transient analysis. This role involves interpreting system configurations, creating accurate models, and delivering high-quality technical reports to support project engineering and safety compliance.

Your role

  • 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.

Clean power Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-148079

Salary range

-

About you

  • 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.

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

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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.

Expected compensation for this role is between $100,200 - $137,700 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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