Electrical Distribution Engineer

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Burnaby, BC
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Job Title: Electrical Distribution Engineer

Location: Burnaby, BC (Hybrid)

Estimated Duration: 12 Months

Our client is a leading energy utility that generates, purchases, distributes and sells electricity. They are presently looking for an Electrical Engineer for Regional Distribution projects for their Burnaby BC location.

Overview:

Resource would provide engineering services related to overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.

Responsibilities:
 

  • Use CYME engineering software to analyze existing and future distribution circuits
  • Perform load flow analysis using CYME DIST to assess:
    • Circuit capacity
    • Load connection feasibility
    • Voltage profiles and low voltage mitigation
    • Phase balancing
    • Conductor size upgrades
    • Fault current analysis
  • Conduct:
    • Protection coordination studies using CYME TCC;
      • Determine appropriate sizing/settings for
        • Fuses (branch lines),
        • Reclosers, switchgear, capacitor banks, voltage regulators.
    • Thermal studies of cables in ducts with appropriate derating of feeder cables using CYME CAP:
      • Optimizing ampacity of cables in duct banks
      • Establishing thermal limits of distribution feeders
    • Non-linear pole analysis and non-standard overhead line designs using SPIDAcalc — experience with PLS-Pole and PLS-CADD is an asset
  •  Use SPIDA Calc and/or PLS CAD to assess pole line structures, conductor tensions, and clearances per CSA 22.3 no1.
  • Provide technical expertise in support of capital infrastructure renewal and expansion programs
  • Prepare engineering deliverables as POR
  • Review engineering deliverables created by consulting companies as OE.
  • Review customer electrical consultant submissions for primary voltage services for compliance with client requirements, including:
    • Protection coordination
    • Switchgear design
    • Single-line diagrams
    • Grounding and surge arrestors
    • Variance requests from standards
  • Work with internal stakeholders including Planning, Project Delivery, Design, Standards, Customer Consultants, Field Operations (Operations Centre, District Line Crews, Cable Crews) to develop safe, economical solutions for the distribution system

Qualifications:
 

  • A minimum eight (8) years of experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalent.
  • P.Eng
  • Permit to Practice
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by universities in Canada
  • Demonstrated experience and technical knowledge in both Overhead – and underground electric utility distribution systems operating at voltages at or below 35kV including automation
  • Broad range of distribution related skills including planning, system engineering, protection engineering, design, and project management
  • Demonstrated ability to perform system analysis
  • Knowledge on how to perform load and short circuit studies
  • Good written and oral communication skills are essential
  • Class 5 DL

 

The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between CA$75.00 and CA$93.00

Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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