System Study Team Lead Vancouver EOI

Requisition ID: 100220 

Job Category: Energy 

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!

Please note this is an Expression of Interest (EOI) posting intended to collect resumes and expressions of interest for an upcoming position.

This is a technical leadership position within the eGRID business of Hatch. It provides an opportunity for professional growth to the selected individual within eGRID by engaging in business development and marketing, client relationship management, and work-winning activities, team building, and working on systems analysis investigations and planning/feasibility studies for clients in North America and around the world.

The selected candidate is expected to lead and mentor a group of system studies engineers globally, while also contributing to the growth of Hatch’s project portfolio through proactive client engagement and opportunity development.

The incumbent of this position is required to work within focused study teams and multi-disciplinary teams involved in integrated power system plans, transmission and distribution system plans, pre-feasibility/feasibility/system impact assessments, and system performance studies for both AC and DC project developments and generation/load connections. Client engagement, business development, and proposal leadership—including identifying leads, developing opportunities, and supporting the conversion of opportunities into awarded work—are essential elements of the role.

The person will perform the duties in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all of Hatch’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, and Quality Assurance. The incumbent should be familiar with NERC/FERC policies, guidelines, regulations, requirements, and criteria as applicable to network performance and planning, especially to bulk power systems. Knowledge and experience of relevant requirements in different NERC Regional Reliability Councils and other jurisdictions will be an added advantage.

Role and Responsibilities

• Business development to generate leads, build and maintain client relationships, expand existing accounts, secure MSAs, prepare proposals, and actively contribute to winning new work


• Expertise in power system studies with emphasis on EMT analysis


• Perform or coordinate systems analysis activities including load-flow, short-circuit, transient stability, electromagnetic transient, and small-signal stability analysis


• Preparation of functional specifications for facility requirements related to different system development portfolios, for purposes of developing preliminary designs and obtaining estimates for the associated facilities


• Review of planning/system performance studies for compliance with prevailing standards and criteria and good engineering practice


• Prepare comprehensive reports on the conduct of the studies, the study results, and appropriate conclusions and recommendations


• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients, including supporting early-stage client discussions and solution development


• Project management


• Mentor and develop junior engineers within the department


• Maintain close coordination with other relevant Hatch Business Units and Practices for cross-selling and cross-staffing opportunities, contributing to broader account growth


• Undertake thought leadership activities (e.g., speaker at conferences, panelist, white papers) and promote Hatch’s capabilities in the Power and T&D sector, including enhancing market visibility and supporting business growth initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering; preference for candidates with a Master’s or PhD in Power Systems


• Registration with a Canadian provincial engineering association (or eligibility for registration)


• Strong familiarity with EMT software such as PSCAD, with experience in AC and DC system studies, including generation, transmission, renewable energy, battery storage, HVDC, and other inverter-based resource systems


• Ability to mentor junior/intermediate users and carry out QA reviews; knowledge of RTDS or EMTP is an asset


• Familiarity with PSS®E, including load-flow, short-circuit, and transient stability modules, as well as batch programming using Python; knowledge of DSA Tools, PSLF, or DigSilent is an asset


• Minimum 10 years of experience in power system analysis and planning, with demonstrated exposure to client engagement, proposal development, or business development activities considered a strong asset

Base salary range: $120,000 - $180,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference


• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions


• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment


• Long term career development


• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.