Power Systems Engineer (Canada)
Handshake • Canada
Education
Master
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$96/hr
Listed
7d ago
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Overview
Opportunity Overview
Handshake is looking for experienced Power Systems Engineers to support AI research through flexible, part-time contract work. This is not a traditional engineering role—you’ll draw on your hands-on industry experience in power systems, microgrids, high-voltage systems, grid operations, or protection and control to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI reason like a practicing power engineer.
This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity that you can take on alongside your current role.
What You’ll Do
Create expert-level power engineering problems and scenarios grounded in real design, analysis, testing, commissioning, operations, and field work
Review AI-generated responses for technical accuracy, practical feasibility, safety, and alignment with industry standards and engineering practice
Evaluate calculations, assumptions, methodologies, and recommendations involving power flow, short-circuit analysis, protection, grid stability, equipment selection, and related topics
Provide clear, structured written feedback to help improve AI model performance
Complete tasks at your own pace, with no set schedule or minimum-hour requirement
Project Details
The position is remote and asynchronous; work independently from wherever you are.
The hours are flexible, with no minimum commitment, but most average 5–20 hrs
The work includes developing prompts for AI models that reflect your field, and then evaluating responses.
Your placement into a project will be dependent on project availability—if you apply now and can’t work on this project, more will be available soon.
Details
Qualifications
Qualifications
Ideal candidates meet all three of the following:
Industry experience — 2+ years of hands-on power systems engineering experience
Degree — MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a closely related field. A BS in Electrical Engineering also qualifies when paired with strong industry experience
Power systems expertise — demonstrated depth in one or more of the following areas:
Transmission or distribution systems
Microgrids and distributed energy resources
High-voltage equipment and substations
Protection, control, and relay coordination
Power-flow, short-circuit, stability, or contingency analysis
Grid integration of renewable energy and battery storage
Power quality, grounding, or arc-flash analysis
Utility operations, commissioning, or field engineering
Additional Qualifications
These are not required but will strengthen your application:
Professional Engineer (PE) license or comparable professional certification
Experience applying relevant IEEE, IEC, NERC, NFPA, or utility standards
Proficiency with power-system tools such as ETAP, PSS®E, PSCAD, PowerWorld, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, SKM PowerTools, CYME, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or comparable simulation and analysis environments
Experience with protective-relay platforms and software from SEL, GE Vernova, Siemens, ABB, or comparable providers
Experience at an electric utility, grid operator, engineering consultancy, EPC firm, power-equipment manufacturer, renewable-energy developer, or recognized employer such as GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, Hitachi Energy, Schneider Electric, Eaton, or Burns & McDonnell
Required for All Applicants
Based in Canada
Strong written communication and attention to detail
Ability to explain complex power-engineering concepts clearly
Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment
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This Power Systems Engineer (Canada) role pays $96/hr like specialized consulting, minus the client overhead. You set the hours, and the assignments draw directly on your Software Engineering background.
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Common questions
Can I use Handshake if I graduated years ago?
Probably not a good fit. Handshake's AI Fellowship roles target current university students and early talent within about 1-2 years of graduation. Experienced professionals typically find faster approval and better rates on Outlier or Mercor.
Is Handshake itself the employer for AI training roles?
For the AI Fellowship roles specifically, yes, Handshake acts as the employer of record. That's different from the rest of the site, which functions as a job board listing openings for other companies.
What does the day-to-day workload look like for elite-expert AI training roles?
Slow and deep, not fast and repetitive. A single task can take 45-60 minutes of researching citations or verifying complex calculations. Quality is what's being measured here, not throughput.
Is AI training work the same as traditional consulting?
No. Instead of client deliverables, you're given complex scenarios to evaluate: grading the AI's logic, correcting its hallucinations, and supplying expert-level reasoning it doesn't have on its own. The job is closer to teaching than consulting.
What does Software Engineering work look like for a Power Systems Engineer (Canada)?
Tasks here are scoped to Software Engineering, not generic labeling. As a Power Systems Engineer (Canada), expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Software Engineering) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Software Engineering background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Coding, MATLAB, and Python are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $96/hr, an hourly rate. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Handshake's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
Do I need a Master's to qualify?
This role lists a master's degree as a requirement. In practice, the domain assessment is the real gate. If you can pass it, the degree is usually secondary. However, some platforms verify credentials formally, so list your actual qualifications accurately on your profile.
Can I apply from outside Canada?
This specific role is open only to people based in Canada. If you are somewhere else, applying is unlikely to lead to an offer even if you pass the assessment, because the restriction is usually about where the work can legally be contracted rather than your skills. Read the full description for any tax-residency or right-to-work caveats before you apply.
Are Handshake AI training listings internships?
Some are, some aren't. Handshake lists both standard internships and separate "AI Trainer" fellowships. Check the job description for "1099" or "Contract" language: that signals a freelance role, not W-2 employment.