electrical engineer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience
2 years to less than 3 years

On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility, design operation and performance research of electrical generation and distribution networks
• Supervise technicians, technologists, programmers, analysts and other engineers
• Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications
• Design electrical and electronic components, systems and equipment
• Supervise and inspect the installation and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• Develop maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• Investigate electrical or electronic failures
• Conduct micro or nanodevices simulations, characterization, process modeling and integration in the development of new electronic devices and products

Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge

• Power Line Systems, computer aided design and drafting (PLS-CADD)
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• MS Office
• Networking hardware
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

Area of work experience

• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
• Operations or production
• Project management
• Project planning
• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Quality assurance or control
• Specification or technical writing
• Engineering professional and construction management (EPCM)

Area of specialization

• Communications
• System integration
• Electrical
• Electronics (industrial)
• Lighting
• Power generation, transmission or distribution
• Control system
• Electrical machines or transformers
• Electronic test equipment

Additional information
Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player