Job Description

SENIOR GENERATION SYSTEM STUDIES ENGINEER Winnipeg Manitoba 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. We are seeking a Senior Generation System Studies Engineer to join out Energy Resource Planning Department. Under the
general direction of the Generation System Studies Section Head, lead complex studies including integrated power planning and life
cycle studies for existing and new generation assets, generation and transmission system modelling for financial and reliability
impact analysis and long-term planning and lead economic evaluations. Develop strategies and make recommendations that
maximize supply side enhancements and transmission capacity opportunities. Responsible for coordinating and acting as the
generation customer for interconnection tariff requests that impact generation capacity. Responsibilities:

• Lead complex studies of the integrated generation, AC transmission and HVDC systems and determine financial and

generation reliability impacts and make recommendations to support long term planning decisions that are strategic and high
impact for existing and new infrastructure.

• Act as departmental subject matter expert regarding transmission considerations and issues within integrated resource

planning studies and act as the interface between transmission and generation modelling within GSPro.

• Lead generation system studies and provide technical direction to staff to assess system capability, generation reliability and

operability by utilizing the GSPro resource planning modelling suite of tools including SDDP and NCP.

• Responsible for coordinating interconnection requests under the OAIT, represent AP&D as the generation customer and

ensure timely achievement of commercial operation designation for capacity projects.

• Develop the transmission and HVDC representation and energy/capacity losses within generation system modelling through

collaboration with Grid Infrastructure Planning Department and System Performance Department.

• Responsible for the long-term generation capacities for the Resource Planning Assumptions and Analysis
• Manage cross-functional teams of internal subject matter experts and consultants to undertake plant level life cycle planning

studies for existing and future generation facilities.

• Develop concepts, cost estimates, operating parameters and operational constraints for generation and transmission

alternatives.

• Lead energy production cost modelling and economic analysis and evaluations for generation resource options, supply side

enhancements and transmission upgrades by analyzing proposed performance improvements and/or capacity increases
through consultation with external departments.

• Integrate relevant factors related to planning, design, operations, environmental and financial considerations into the

evaluation of generation projects by working with department staff and external departments.

• Undertake engineering and economic evaluations supporting the Integrated Resource Plan.
• Ensure that the principles of operation of the Manitoba Hydro generating and transmission system that change over time are

reflected in generation system models.

• Write reports and technical memoranda documenting results of studies including conclusions and recommendations.

"Principal Duties are intended to be an accurate reflection of the main duties essential for this position. They are not designed to be MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Reference Code: CO56677486-01 an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks and responsibilities." Qualifications:

• A graduate in Civil or Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University and have a minimum of seven years

related experience with a minimum four years\' experience related to energy resource planning.

• Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba.
• Extensive knowledge of the operation of Manitoba Hydro\'s integrated system including generation, transmission and HVDC

operations and associated loadings.

• A thorough understanding of the MISO market and the Open Access Interconnection Tariff.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of engineering economic analysis and evaluations.
• Advanced knowledge, understanding and experience with generation system modelling using PSR software or similar

software.

• Experience with advanced computational analysis and programming using Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic and Python.
• Demonstrated ability to write technical reports.
• Analytically minded with a high degree of initiative and be able to work well both independently and in a team environment.

Salary Range Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $48.63 - $66.62 Hourly, $
$93,185.30-$127,666.50 Annually. Apply Now! Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.
The deadline for applications is DECEMBER 12, 2023. We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview. This document is available in accessible formats upon request. Please let us know if you require any accommodations
during the recruitment process.
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