REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Master’s or PhD in electrical engineering.
• Required Knowledge: Strong understanding of the integration of IBRs into power grids and the associated controls required to interface various energy resources to the power system. Experience in testing low or medium voltage electrical equipment for grid applications (inverters, generators, etc.). Experience with power-in-the-loop (PHIL) hardware simulations and basic understanding of power amplifier operation. It is essential that the candidate has a good grasp of simulation and modeling concepts. Knowledge of modeling of energy resources such as solar photovoltaic panels, batteries, wind turbines. Good experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.
• Required skills: Autonomy, attention to detail, versatility, resourcefulness, analytical skills, curiosity, adaptability, good interpersonal skills, rigor and determination.
• Language skills: French required. Good English skills for reading specialized/scientific books not available in French;
• Important Assets: Experience in control and/or model development on FPGAs/DSPs, including using Xilinx System Generator (XSG) or similar tools. Knowledge of standards governing the integration of renewables into power systems (IEEE P2800, 1547, etc.) and microgrids (IEEE 2030.7, 2030.8, etc.). Experience with OPAL-RT simulation software (eMEGAsim, RT-Events, eHS, RT-XSG, HYPERSIM), or other real-time simulation tools. Understanding of the basic principles of energy management or power management systems in distribution systems, microgrids, renewable energy farms. Member of the OIQ.
• Experience: Masters: 4+ years or Ph.D.: 0-2 years. 3+ years in advanced EMT modeling and simulation of renewable energy systems, including grid-connected control inverters or island energy systems.

A CAREER WITH OPAL-RT WILL SUIT YOU IF:

• You are seeking stimulating challenges that will constantly push you to do your best
• You dream of a family environment that is also professional, cooperative and friendly.
• You need a flexible schedule and the ability to telecommute in order to balance work and home life.
• You want to continue to expand your knowledge and know-how by working side-by-side with researchers, innovators and scientists who share one thing; Passion.
• You have chosen to be an important contributor to the technological progress in a multitude of industries.
• You want to be recognized for your ideas, creativity and talent.
• You know your worth and seek a globally competitive salary.
• You don’t just want a job, you want a career!
  The use of the masculine gender includes the feminine and is employed solely to facilitate reading.
  Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate. Embracing difference is what makes OPAL-RT what it is—and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

• Model and simulate power electronics converters and controllers in the application areas of inverter-based resources (IBR), distributed energy resources (PV generation systems, battery energy storage systems, wind generation systems, diesel generators, etc.), and microgrids. Develop mathematical models of IBR suitable for real-time simulation using CPU or FPGA based simulators.
• Actively participate in the various stages of the project life cycle (using an agile/waterfall workflow), from estimation to execution, including validation and documentation.
• Participate in the development and improvement of OPAL-RT model and product libraries.
• Propose innovative solutions to challenges related to power hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) and hardware in the loop (HIL) simulations. Prepare technical papers.