Intermediate Electrical Engineer

bba; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves engaging in engineering proposals and projects, ensuring quality in professional services, and fostering strong relationships with clients and colleagues. You will leverage your expertise in electrical design principles and the renewable power sector to contribute to innovative projects. With a focus on collaboration and professional growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of engineering in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. Join a company that values your contributions and supports your career development.

Benefits

Access to experts and coaching

Collaborative team environment

Opportunity for site work

Custom training and development plans

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in mining and infrastructure consulting.
• Proficient in LV, MV, HV power distribution system design.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical diagrams and perform load calculations.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Business acumen

Field experience

Independent worker

Action-oriented

Ability to make quality decisions

Education

Engineering degree in electrical

P.Eng. license in Ontario

Advanced engineering degree (M.Sc.)

Tools

Electrical design standards/codes (CSA, IEEE, ANSI/IEC)

Job description

Type of position: Regular

Looking to build your career with us?

Your role as an Intermediate Electrical Engineer will be to take part in engineering proposals and projects. You will also be responsible for ensuring the quality of professional services provided and maintaining good working relationships (internally with colleagues and externally with clients).

In such a position, we expect the candidate to have developed a good understanding of electrical design principles, codes and standards, as well as protection and control of systems and apparatus through various applications within the renewable power industry.

An overview of your mandates and responsibilities:

• Preliminary and detailed engineering design of single line diagrams, block diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams, cable schedules and layout drawings (electrical equipment, lighting, power, cable supporting, grounding etc.) for greenfield and brownfield projects
• Perform load calculations, voltage drop/cable sizing calculations, cable tray filling and cable pulling calculations
• Perform power system and grounding studies and develop reports
• Develop engineering specifications, design basis, design philosophies and MTOs construction work packages
• Review equipment shop drawings
• Participate in the preparation of feasibility studies
• Prepare engineering service estimates and support developing proposals
• Supervise and provide mentorship, through coaching and training, to junior engineers and designers
• Visit construction/plant sites and fabrication shops during the design phase on a required basis
• Meet clients and support scoping their CAPEX projects by advising on potential solutions
• Support clients in troubleshooting a trip event, equipment failure, etc.
• Provide construction support and perform pre-commissioning and start-up activities for electrical systems when required

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• Committed to the firm's success
• Business acumen
• Action-oriented
• Ability to make quality decisions
• Independent worker
• Field experience

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Rigour and ethical
• Results-driven
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Inspirational leadership
• Ability to see beyond established standards
• Fascination for innovation

At BBA, you get many benefits:

• Access to many experts and coaching
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Opportunity for site work: an amazing career accelerator
• Custom training and development plans
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• Growing business with many opportunities

Job Requirements:

• Engineering degree in electrical and P.Eng. license in Ontario
• From 5 to 7 years of professional experience in mining and infrastructure of underground and open-pit mines in a multi-discipline consulting engineering environment
• Proficient in LV, MV and HV power distribution system design, substation design, electrical arrangements, motor controls, protection and control systems
• Experience in developing design criteria and engineering specifications (transformers, switchgears, motors, drives, mine power centers, etc.)
• Practical experience in performing electrical studies (grounding, protection coordination, short circuit, load flow, harmonics, arc flash, etc.)
• Additional experience in lighting, small power, grounding, cable supporting system, heat tracing design
• Good knowledge of electrical design standards/codes (CSA, IEEE, ANSI/IEC, etc.), provincial and regional standards/codes (OESC, OBC, OFC, etc.)
• Field experience through on-site surveys, construction support, commissioning activities
• Ability to establish sound working relationships with co-workers, partners, clients and administrators
• Asset: Advanced engineering degree (M.Sc., etc.)
• Asset: Experience in performing engineering service estimates and preparing proposals
• Asset: Good project management and project control skills
• Asset: Broad experience in various industry sectors (oil and gas, renewable energy, industrial facilities, utilities, power generation)

About BBA

For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels. Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language. Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.