Electrical Engineer – Stations

Job Title: Electrical Engineer – Stations

Location: Burnaby, BC (Hybrid)

Estimated Duration: Fulltime

Our client is a leading energy utility that generates, purchases, distributes and sells electricity. They are currently looking for an Electrical  Engineer – Stations  for their Burnaby location.

Overview:

The Engineer will be responsible for  the design of electrical utility substations with operating voltages from 12kV to 500kV and demonstrated experience working with utility design solutions a in an electric utility environment.
Role Accountabilities
 

• As a professional engineer,  engage in the engineering of electrical utility electrical systems and develops specialized expertise in design engineering. 
• Analyze and resolve engineering problems with considerable independence.
• Manage small to medium sized projects and work packages, write specifications and standards, estimate capital costs, lead and mentor technical staff, and provide technical and site support during the installation and commissioning of electrical equipment.
• Review work of the project team and of consultants and contractors to ensure accuracy, achievement of required results and adherence to accepted engineering practice. 
• Impart engineering knowledge and encourage the professional development of engineers. 
• Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external colleagues in order to determine relative priorities, assess the impact of work on others and resolve issues of concern.
• Senior engineers are expected to work independently and provide technical leadership in the Electrical design fields along with mentorship to junior engineers and EITs.

Education and Skills
 

• A degree in Electrical Engineering (preferably power engineering) recognized by Canadian universities. 
• Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC). 
• A minimum of 8 years of working experience in relevant engineering fields. 
• Strong ability to communicate efficiently including verbal and technical writing in the English language, analytical, interpersonal communication and presentation skills. 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Technical knowledge in electrical design of transmission utility substations with operating voltages from 12kV to 500kV. 
• Technical knowledge in major electrical equipment such as transformers, capacitors, reactors, disconnect switches and circuit breakers, FACTS devices such as SVC and STATCOM, and energy storage technologies such as BESS and Hydrogen.
• Technical knowledge in major electrical equipment such as transformers, capacitors, reactors, disconnect switches and circuit breakers. 
• Technical knowledge in the electrical, mechanical, civil, P&C and operating requirements of components used to build such systems.
• Knowledge in power system planning, system operation, protection & control engineering, and project management.
• Ability to investigate, analyze and solve a variety of engineering problems.
• Ability to provide technical directions to junior engineers; to manage design tasks including scope, schedule and cost. 
• Ability to manage client relationships to ensure their needs are met and to work closely with stakeholders to drive innovation, find engineering solutions that add value and to reach consensus. 
• Experience in project management including estimating, cost control and project administration.