electrical engineer

Government of Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Ottawa seeks a skilled engineer with a Bachelor's degree in electrical or related engineering to work in a hybrid model. Responsibilities include supervising technical staff, conducting research, and designing systems for electrical generation. The ideal candidate is registered or eligible as a Professional Engineer and possesses excellent communication skills. Join us in contributing to Canada's green job initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, mechanical, or systems engineering.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Experience in engineering professional and construction management.

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.
• Investigate electrical or electronic failures.

Skills

Accurate

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Electrical and electronics engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Systems engineering
• Engineering, other

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work setting

• Electrical or electronic equipment manufacturing
• Remote location
• Willing to relocate
• Service company
• Private sector

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for construction or maintenance
• Conduct micro or nanodevices simulations, characterization, process modeling and integration in the development of new electronic devices and products
• Commission systems and components
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization Area of work experience

• Engineering professional and construction management (EPCM)

Area of specialization

• Electrical
• Electronics (industrial)
• Renewable resources

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel

Personal suitability

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