STUDIES AND ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD EFFECTS ENGINEER at Manitoba Hydro
Winnipeg, MB, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 25

Salary

47.32

Posted On

24 Jul, 25

Experience

6 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Risk Assessment, Cip

Industry

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Description

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 Studies and Electromagnetic Field Effects Engineer to join our Grid Infrastructure Planning Department. Under the
general direction of the AC/DC System Studies Engineer, perform system studies related to AC/DC planning, electromagnetic
coordination, system reliability, and AC system controls. Provide specialized electrical engineering skills for analyzing system
transient stability and electromagnetic transients on Manitoba Hydro’s AC & DC Systems and prepare memorandums and reports
recommending equipment, parameters, and/or course of action to be taken based on the results of engineering studies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a graduate in Electrical Engineering from a University of recognized standing with a minimum of six years related

engineering experience.

  • A master’s degree in electrical engineering or proof of having taken relevant graduate courses would be considered an asset.
  • Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a

specified amount of time).

  • Must obtain and maintain a current Personnel Risk Assessment and a “Clear” security rating in accordance with Manitoba

Hydro policy P513.

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Training is required and must be completed prior to transfer date and renewed annually.
Responsibilities
  • Lead or conduct complex technical studies, prepare reports, and make recommendations for new facilities or/and expansion

of the Northern Collector System AC and HVDC systems.

  • Perform planning studies and make recommendations related to the development of Manitoba Hydro’s HVDC system,

including the Northern Collector System and the interface to the southern AC system. Studies would include general concepts,

ratings, and controls, and would be executed on load flow, stability, and EMTDC software programs.

  • Using electromagnetic software programs; study and recommend planning electrical parameters related to transmission line

Electro-Magnetic Field (EMF) effects performance.

  • Lead Electromagnetic Field Effect measurement and/or evaluation using the relevant tools to investigate and confirm that the

electromagnetic field effects are within safe levels as stipulated by standards and to support the licensing requirement of new

facilities.

  • Maintain the up-to-date versions of electromagnetic field effects related software and develop necessary transmission line

models.

  • Keep up-to-date knowledge of the electromagnetic field effects related software developments by other vendors/developers.
  • Prepare reports and perform presentations to other departments on various EMF related topics.
  • Liaise with outside agencies such as the Manitoba HVDC Research Centre and the university.
  • Serve on internal/external task forces and working groups.
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