Senior Substation Engineer

Phasor Engineering Inc; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in Alberta is seeking a highly motivated Electrical/Substation Engineer to join their team in Burnaby. The role involves designing high voltage electrical facilities and requires strong analytical and communication skills. The company offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site gym

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 6 - 10 years' experience in electrical substation design.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete and authenticate outdoor substation design packages.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines for design conformance.
• Provide site construction and commissioning support.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYMCAP

Job description

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PHASOR Engineering Inc . is a dynamic Alberta based company specializing in engineering, design, and testing / commissioning of high voltage electrical facilities. Our focus is to incorporate the latest technological advances, such as IEC 61850, to provide the most cost-effective and efficient solutions to power system engineering. This focus allows us to be involved in a diverse range of projects from preliminary engineering through to the commissioning and startup.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Electrical / Substation Engineer to join our engineering team on a full time basis. We offer a dynamic work environment with an extremely experienced technical team, where you will be continuously challenged in all aspects of the engineering and design process.

Responsibilities :

• Complete and authenticate outdoor substation design packages for ampacity diagram, layouts, plot plans, bus elevations, ground grid, equipment / structure grounding details, control & power cable layouts, control building electrical design, for voltage levels ranging from 25kV to 240kV
• Interface with other engineering disciplines to ensure overall design conformance is accomplished
• Complete calculations and studies to support the design, including grounding, lightning, lighting, AC / DC Load Studies, station service transformer and battery bank sizing, insulation coordination, and rigid bus study
• Complete MV cable ampacity calculations with CYMCAP
• Develop equipment and apparatus specifications suitable for project application
• Review vendor documentation and drawings to ensure constructability, operability, and compliance with equipment specifications and design
• Develop and maintain bill of materials for substation outdoor installation
• Review engineered outputs to ensure compliance with project defined scopes and client requirements
• Provide site construction and commissioning support when needed
• Collect, interpret, and organize project engineering and vendor data
• Interface with senior personnel to resolve potential technical and project issues
• Provide mentoring guidance and direction to junior members of the team
• Assist in compiling and maintaining internal engineering standards and work practices

Qualifications :

• The successful candidate should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institute
• Eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGA)
• 6 - 10 years' experience in electrical substation design
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an extreme attention to detail are essential
• Solid base knowledge of electrical theory and mathematics
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a wide variety of issues simultaneously
• Strong analytical, risk assessment and problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of relevant Canadian, Ontario and Alberta codes and standards (CEC, CSA, AEUC, OESC etc.) would be advantageous

Phasor Engineering Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Wellness program

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

IT Services and IT Consulting

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