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Software Developer (Power Systems)

Powertech Labs - 11 Jobs
Surrey, BC
Full-time
Experienced
Posted 15 days ago

Powertech Labs Inc is a cleantech company with the mission of being a trusted innovation partner providing solutions, specialised testing, and technical expertise for a safe and sustainable global energy future. Powertech has a global reputation for delivering transformative solutions in both the electric power industry as well as the transport sector. A clean future will be driven by electric and hydrogen power, and we will help get there.

Department Overview

The Power Systems business unit consists of the Software Technologies and Power System Studies Groups. The Software Technologies Group designs tools to address new technical problems as they emerge, such as low-frequency oscillations and sub-synchronous resonance, which arise as power systems operate closer to limits, integrate higher levels of renewable generation, and utilize more advanced solid-state technologies. The group's flagship product, DSATools™, is one of the world's leading power system analysis tools, used by seven of the nine ISOs in North America and by more 200 utilities and grid operators. The Power System Studies Group provides a wide range of testing and consulting services to optimize power system performance and develops comprehensive solutions to challenging power system analysis problems.

Role Overview

The Software Developer is responsible for all phases in the software development cycle, and working collaboratively with the Software team and the Network Applications Manager.

Duties

  • Design, coding, testing, and documentation of software, particularly in the area of user interface, graphical presentation and interpretation of engineering data, Windows/web/network/database programming
  • Works with the team in preparing technical proposals
  • Works with the team in adopting new IT and programming technologies
  • Participates in quality assurance processes for software development projects
  • Management of software development projects
  • Provides user support and maintenance of software
  • Assists in marketing and delivery of software and software projects

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Masters' degree in Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution
  • Minimum of one year experience as a programmer or software engineer in a similar position
  • Fluency in an Object Oriented Language: C++, C#, Java
  • In-depth knowledge of software design principles
  • Strong knowledge of front-end development and responsive design
  • Understanding of version control for source code, documentation, etc.
  • Knowledge of the fundamentals of database design, and SQL
  • Experience in software project management the development of commercial software (with codebases over 100,000 lines of code) is an asset

Affiliation : M&P

Job Level : P1
Job status : Full time Regular
Job location : Surrey
Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment. This role is concurrently advertised in our internal and external job boards.
Powertech Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at Powertech Labs.
Maintaining customer-confidence and our reputation is key: To this end, all our campus and laboratories are accredited to ISO9001 (quality), ISO14001 (environment stewardship) and ISO45001 (safety) and IEC/ISO 17025 for over 100 standards. To complement the focus on accreditation, we encourage our experts to drive global standards and provide development opportunities for all staff to grow in their role and to advance in their careers.
Working at Powertech is not a job but a career. If you want to be a part of a growing clean technology company that is impactful and working towards a common goal of accelerating the world towards a net zero carbon future, come and join our team.
HOW TO APPLY

ALL CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR COVER LETTER, RESUME, DIPLOMA/DEGREE, ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS & PROOF OF PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION. Note that applicants are required to submit/upload a copy of their college transcripts and Diploma as proof of post secondary graduation. If applicable, a copy of your work visa is also required.

INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE PROCESSED. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays.

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