PRINCIPAL NETWORK STUDIES ENGINEER

PRINCIPAL NETWORK STUDIES ENGINEERWINNIPEG, MBManitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!Great Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation, commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

We are seeking a permanent Principal Network Studies Engineer to join our System Performance Department in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and direct technical staff in performing operating studies, system analysis and related functions such as:
• Coordinate load flow, transient stability, voltage stability, small signal stability and other computer studies to determine the operating limits and internal and external power transfer capabilities of the Manitoba Hydro integrated system.
• Prepare and issue reports and other documentation of study results, including operating guidelines for the System Control Department (SCD) and reports to interconnected utilities and reliability organizations.
• Confirm adherence of the guidelines and limits to prevailing MISO, MRO and NERC standards and criteria.
• Actively participate in task forces and working groups with neighbouring entities, MISO and MRO to ensure system reliability, stability and compliance.
• Provide technical and administrative leadership for the day-ahead study process, direct junior staff and technologists for this activity, and identify opportunities to improve the process. Document the day-ahead study process for the purpose of compliance to NERC standards.
• Analyze the behaviour of the integrated AC and HVDC systems during normal system operation, and system disturbances, and investigate the effectiveness of corrective actions considering under and over-voltages, under and over-frequency, system stability and equipment overloads. Prepare and issue documentation of disturbance analysis and of required corrective actions, to all concerned departments, neighbouring utilities, and reliability organizations.
• Provide liaison on system performance technical issues with representatives of other utilities and with Manitoba Hydro stakeholders in other departments.
• Coordinate with planning, design construction, commissioning and control personnel for the provision of transmission network control devices and procedures.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date models to assess equipment overloads and voltage levels. Analyze equipment rating data monitored and issued by Design Division and apply limiting ratings to models used by System Performance and System Control Departments. Assist SCD in the use of study and simulation tools as required.
• Develop and maintain concepts, models and data for existing and future engineering and system control analysis tools, including load flow models, transient stability models, and models of control and protection schemes.
• Coordinate with the Integrated Network Performance Engineer in the development and scheduling of assigned work projects, project concepts, operating criteria, and in monitoring the status of on-going assignments.
• Participate on inter-utility study task forces and committees concerned with defining interconnection power transfer capabilities.
• Review and comment on proposed system expansion plans to confirm system operating requirements are satisfied.
• Promote research opportunities to develop and improve techniques for enhancing system reliability.

Qualifications:

• Graduate in Electrical Engineering from a University of recognized standing and a member of APEGM.
• Minimum of seven years related engineering experience in the power system field.
• Minimum of four years experience directly related to analysis of high voltage AC/DC systems using load flow and transient stability programs.
• Must have completed Standards of Conduct training, or be willing to complete within two weeks of start date.
• Master's degree or post-graduate courses related to power systems would be an asset.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $51.34-$70.34 Hourly, $98,380.88-$134,784.78 Annually.

Apply Now!

Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

The deadline for applications is AUGUST 19, 2025.

We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

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