JOIN OUR TEAM
Powerex Corp. has a full-time regular opportunity for an Engineer to manage its Transmission Planning group. A high-energy atmosphere, fun and highly talented team and a drive to find innovative solutions are only a few of the many great things that help make Powerex an exciting and enjoyable place to work. We offer that “something different” to fulfill your ambitions and stimulate your intellect, while empowering you with the tools to accomplish the extraordinary, every day.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As the successful candidate, you will play an important role in helping Powerex implement its short- and long-term strategic plans. You will lead Powerex’s Transmission Planning team, overseeing the investigation of transmission related matters while leveraging your understanding of both the planning and operational determinants of available transmission capacity. You will manage the ongoing identification and evaluation of potential transmission access issues relevant to Powerex’s business, with a particular focus on transmission capacity ratings and understanding outages. You will have experience running power flow analysis programs, be involved with reviewing transmission market design proposals in the markets where Powerex actively trades and assist in developing Powerex’s response to those proposals in conjunction with other Powerex staff. In addition, you will have the capability to analyze transmission nomograms, including BPA’s nomograms.
Above and beyond your technical qualifications, your ability to effectively share the outcome of your work and to collaborate with Powerex management and non-technical staff will be essential to your success. Collaboration beyond Powerex is also important. You will be expected to represent Powerex in industry forums relating to transmission issues and to consult regularly with counterparts from across the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC). Travel to the US will be required.
QUALFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Extensive knowledge of power system analysis
- Ability to decipher complex technical issues and then communicate them clearly and succinctly to management
- An effective communicator and relationship builder who is comfortable navigating sensitive issues with discretion
- Willing and able to work outside normal working hours/days as required
- A passion for coaching and mentoring individuals and teams
NICE TO HAVE:
- PhD or MSc in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Experience in transmission planning and/or transmission operations planning, real-time operations
- Experience in data analytics
- Knowledge of Python
- Familiarity with NERC and WECC standards and criteria
DURATION & LOCATION
This is a full-time permanent role. The role is in office. Powerex is in downtown Vancouver on major transit routes (near both Skytrain and Seabus).
COMPENSATION
Starting salary range for this role is 160K- 180K. Starting salary and position level will depend on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.
ABOUT POWEREX
Powerex Corp. is a market leader in the trading and marketing of clean and renewable wholesale electricity and associated environmental products. We are at the forefront of the clean energy transition, helping our wholesale customers throughout Western North America meet their increasingly ambitious environmental goals. Our customers include electricity and natural gas utilities, global energy companies, large financial institutions, and global technology companies. We are an established, entrepreneurial, and consistently successful company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of BC Hydro. Powerex’s financial success directly benefits the citizens of British Columbia as Powerex’s income helps lower BC Hydro’s electricity rates.
Fast paced, dynamic, and empowering are words that describe a career with Powerex. We pride ourselves on having a supportive and fun culture, and a strong commitment to the development and wellbeing of our employees. With an average tenure of 15+ years on our trade floor, Powerex stands out as an employer of choice in Vancouver. Ask any Powerex employee what they love about their job, and their first comment will likely be “the people I work with every day.”
At Powerex we believe that a diverse team is a strong team, and our dedication to equity and inclusion is intertwined with our performance-based culture. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we recognize that diverse perspectives and backgrounds fuel innovation and drive superior performance.
HOW TO APPLY
If you feel up to the challenge and want to be part of a high performing team, within a fast paced and dynamic company, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our Careers page. Application deadline is November 8, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For more information on Powerex and why we believe we are one of the best companies to work for, have a look at our website https://powerex.com/