Intermediate Electrical Engineer

Role overview

Project and engineering responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate electrical design, drafting, material procurement, construction, and commissioning on projects.
• Prepare drawings, diagrams, layouts, cable and conduit schedules, electrical databases, technical specifications, and contract documents for medium- and high-voltage equipment.
• Perform and verify electrical design calculations and conduct power systems studies, including arc-flash analysis using ETAP and SKM.
• Work with senior engineering personnel under supervision and review to compile reports, studies, and drawings and review design documents.
• Use standard engineering methods and detailed instructions to complete project work and solve problems.
• Follow company and client safety protocols; provide customer service to utility and industrial clients.
• Provide field support to construction management and site teams as required.
• Make project decisions within established guidelines and provide recommendations and technical input to senior engineering personnel.
• Direct and coordinate with the internal drafting team.

Education, registration, and experience

• Graduate of an accredited Electrical Engineering program and registered as a P.Eng. with APEGA.
• The posting specifies 4–8 years and separately a minimum of 5 years in utilities, processing, power generation, or mining.
• Experience designing 120/208VAC, 480VAC, and 600VAC systems; medium-voltage systems from 4.16kV to 25kV; and high-voltage systems from 138kV to 240kV.
• Proficiency with ETAP or similar software; familiarity with international standards is advantageous.

Additional qualifications

• Familiarity with the Canadian Electrical Code.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Class 5 driver's license with a clean driving record; medical completion may be needed to access certain client sites.
• The description also seeks collaboration, communication, problem-solving, adaptability, initiative, and a team-oriented approach.

Benefits and perks

• Benefits include an incentive program, matching RRSP, medical, dental and vision coverage, mental health counselling, employee discounts, and a wellness spending account option.
• Other offerings include career advancement opportunities, an Employee Share Ownership Program, and a varied scope of work.

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