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Job Description Overview AtkinsRalis is seeking a Senior EMT / HVDC Studies Specialist to lead and deliver advanced electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies for HVDC, large-scale generation, and grid interconnection projects across the UAE and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The role supports strategic clients including TSOs, utilities, and developers, ensuring compliance with regional grid codes and international best practices. The position focuses on HVDC-related EMT studies, including network equivalent and benchmarking, Sub-Synchronous Resonance (SSR), Sub-Synchronous Torsional Interaction (SSTI), and Transmission Line Reclosing (TLR), insulation coordination for complex networks involving series compensation, inverter-based resources, and weak grid condition. Your role Lead and execute EMT studies for LCC and VSC-HVDC schemes, FACTS devices, and large interconnection projects using PSCAD/EMTDC. Perform SSR, SSTI, and TLR studies for HVDC-connected generators and series-compensated transmission systems. Support interconnection studies for utility-scale generation, HVDC links, and large inverter-based loads. Review, validate, and benchmark OEM-provided EMT and dynamic models against RMS tools (e.g., PSSE). Assess system performance during faults, switching events, control interactions, and protection operations. Develop and recommend mitigation measures including control tuning, protection adjustments, filtering, and network reinforcements. About you Master''s degree or higher in Electrical Power Engineering. 812+ years of experience in power system studies, with strong focus on EMT and HVDC applications. Proven delivery of SSR, SSTI, and TLR studies for HVDC or series-compensated systems. Advanced proficiency in PSCAD/EMTDC; working knowledge of PSSE and RMS-to-EMT benchmarking. Solid understanding of HVDC controls, inverter-based resources, weak grid behavior, and protection coordination. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more. About AtkinsRalis We''re AtkinsRalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world''s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We''re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Additional information Expected compensation for this role is between $125,000 - $171,900 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers. AtkinsRalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRalis (referred to throughout as ''AtkinsRalis'') are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult ourPrivacy Noticeon our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRalis'' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.