Electrical Engineer

Job summary

Design electrical systems and drawings, perform power systems studies, and prepare equipment, grounding, lighting, conduit, and cable tray layouts. Develop PLC and HMI configurations and wiring documentation, manage estimates and schedules, evaluate bids, and coordinate with clients, suppliers, contractors, and other disciplines.

Job details

About Organization We provide engineering solutions for our clients with our team’s vast experience in the wood processing, mining, power generation and distribution projects in Canada and United States. We offer multi-disciplined engineering services throughout every phase of a project; we provide client solutions from project inception through feasibility study, cost estimate, process, detailed engineering, procurement, construction management, and plant operational support. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Designing electrical drawings, including single-line diagrams; and performing power systems study, including short circuit calculation, arc flash study, and relay protection coordination; · Preparing equipment layout, grounding layouts, lighting layouts, conduit, and cable tray layouts; · Developing motor schematics and wiring diagrams, instrumentation, and control wiring diagrams; · Preparing PLC configuration and I/O lists, programming PLC and HMI; · Updating cost estimates and project schedule; · Producing bid documents and conducting bid evaluations; and · Coordinating with owners, suppliers, contractors, and other disciplines. QUALIFICATIONS · 5 plus years of experience in electrical and power systems design, project management, and on-site commissioning for mining, wood industry, renewable energy, such as pellet plant, OSB plant, mine, wind farm, solar panel, biomass plant, and substation; · Engineers must be registered as professional engineers with Engineers and Geoscientists BC; · Experience with substations, power generation and distribution; · Knowledge of Gensets, Switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, and PLC, HMI, and DCS systems; · Familiarity with IEEE Color Books, CEC, NEC, NFPA, NAICS, and the Building Code; · Experience using EasyPower, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office. · The ability to provide direction and leadership to junior engineers and designers. · A demonstrated ability to liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, and peers; · Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English; and · No travel restrictions to USA.

What you’ll do

Design electrical systems and drawings, perform power systems studies, and prepare equipment, grounding, lighting, conduit, and cable tray layouts. Develop PLC and HMI configurations and wiring documentation, manage estimates and schedules, evaluate bids, and coordinate with clients, suppliers, contractors, and other disciplines.

Requirements

Requires more than five years of experience in electrical and power systems design, project management, and commissioning, particularly in mining, wood processing, renewable energy, or related facilities. Candidates must be registered professional engineers with Engineers and Geoscientists BC and have relevant systems, standards, software, communication, leadership, and U.S. travel eligibility experience.

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electrical Design
• Power Systems Studies
• Short-Circuit Calculations
• Arc-Flash Studies
• Relay Protection Coordination
• Electrical Drawings
• Equipment Layouts
• Grounding and Lighting Layouts
• Motor Schematics and Wiring Diagrams
• PLC and HMI Programming
• Project Management
• On-Site Commissioning
• Cost Estimation and Scheduling
• Bid Evaluation
• Client and Contractor Coordination
• Technical Leadership

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting