Electrical Engineer

Spark Power Corp; Guelph; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be pivotal in delivering engineering solutions for a variety of projects, including renewable energy and industrial applications. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, mentor junior engineers, and engage directly with clients to ensure project success. This innovative firm offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for continuous learning and growth. If you are passionate about power distribution and want to make an impact in the energy sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages and commission

Excellent benefits package

Flexible options and wellness spending accounts

RRSP

Continuous training and skills improvement

Employee referral bonus program

Corporate discounts

Tool Allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power distribution design for various sectors.
• Proficiency in electrical and CAD software for design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact for customer support and project planning.
• Prepare detailed engineering reviews and design packages for projects.

Skills

Power Distribution Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYMCAP

CYMGrd

SKM

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Summary:

Spark Power is a leading independent power solutions provider to the electrical service industry across North America. We deliver technical solutions that help our customers transition to the grid of the future – Renewable Energy. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with expertise in power distribution to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will report to the Engineering Manager and be instrumental in delivering engineering solutions for construction projects across industrial, commercial, renewable, and utility sectors.

What you'll be doing as a Electrical Engineer?

1. Serve as the direct point of contact for customer support, facilitating communication and project planning.
2. Provide direct customer support with proactive communication, organizing kickoff meetings, and handling RFPs/RFIs.
3. Collaborate as a project team member on industrial, data center, commercial, battery energy storage system, and utility-scale ground-mount solar projects.
4. Prepare cost estimates, conduct site visits, and perform detailed engineering reviews and calculations, including cable/equipment sizing, transformers, switchgear, grounding transformers, NGRs, ground grid design, and cable ampacity reports.
5. Develop comprehensive design drawings/packages, such as single line diagrams (SLDs), site layouts, and LV/HV details.
6. Support procurement, construction, and commissioning efforts, ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met.
7. Identify technical challenges, propose effective solutions, and seek assistance as needed for complex issues.
8. Mentor and assist junior personnel within the Engineering team to foster a collaborative work environment.
9. Take on specific project scopes as a team member or lead complete projects, ensuring successful execution from start to finish.

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:

• Diverse customer base including: industrial, commercial, and institutional.
• Competitive wages and commission, and bonus structure.
• Excellent benefits package with flexible options and wellness spending accounts.
• RRSP.
• Hands-on and supportive leadership team.
• Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail, etc.).
• Tool Allowance.
• …much more.

Do you have the Spark? Here’s what we’re looking for:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with a P.Eng. designation.
2. At least 5 years of power distribution design experience.
3. Proven track record in Renewable, Industrial, and Commercial projects.
4. Expertise in power distribution design, substation design, and project management.
5. Proficiency in electrical software (e.g., CYMCAP, CYMGrd, SKM, ETAP) and CAD software (AutoCAD).
6. Experience in heavy industrial or Battery Energy Storage facilities is an asset.

Who is Spark Power?

Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers’ Trusted Partner in Power. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers’ operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.

Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.