Electrical Engineer & Designer - Protection and Controls

Rising Edge Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Protection and Controls Designer/Engineer to develop protection and control schemes for electrical facilities across various sectors. The successful candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include producing design packages, providing technical support during implementation, and ensuring adherence to industry standards. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for overtime based on project demands.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Overtime opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Eligible for registration with APEGGA or ASET.
• Preference for candidates with electrical facilities engineering experience.
• Familiar with Protection and Control philosophies and standards.
• Proficient in medium/high voltage power engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design control schemes for substations including schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
• Evaluate and create new designs and drawings as needed.
• Analyze technical requirements and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Knowledge of MathCAD

Microsoft Office

Aspen Oneliner

CAPE

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

Trane Software

Job description

Role

Reporting to a Senior Engineer, the role of Protection and Controls Designer/Engineer is designing of protection and control schemes in electrical facilities for the Transmission and Distribution, Power generation, Industrial and Renewables sectors. Protection and Controls Designer/Engineer will apply their knowledge and experience to analyze, evaluate, and create new designs and drawings and revise existing designs and drawings with guidance from senior engineering personnel, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of components, arrangements, and standards to complete design packages for substations that include, but are not limited to, schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials.
• Working knowledge of MathCAD, Microsoft Office, Aspen Oneliner and CAPE.
• Excellent knowledge of modern digital protective relays in utility applications and experience calculating relay settings.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of electric transmission system operation, maintenance, performance, power equipment and substation design.
• Familiarity with Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) rules will be an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a wide variety of issues on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
• Competent in basic computer skills to include Microstation, Autocad, Trane Software and Microsoft Office products.
• Good Knowledge of relevant legislations, standards, regulations, guides and good practise (CSA, ANSI, IEC and IEEE standards.)
• Familiarity with local area networks, communication schemes, platforms and protocols used to provide local and remote interrogation with substation relays, meters, fault recorders and other intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). Knowledge of IEC61850.
• Familiarity in design of electrical facilities for Transmission and Distribution, Power generation, Industrial and Renewables sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering degree required; or Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Eligible for registration with APEGGA or ASET.
• Preference will be given to candidates that possess previous engineering experience in electrical facilities for the Transmission and Distribution, Power generation, Industrial and Renewables sectors.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in construction and field installations.
• Familiar with Protection and Control philosophies, schemes, and standards.
• Experience in construction and field installations an asset.
• Proficient in medium/high voltage power engineering in electrical facilities for the Transmission and Distribution, Power generation, Industrial and Renewables sectors.
• Proficient ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Dedicated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to work within strict deadlines.
• Navigate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Overtime opportunities - Project dependent
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Weekly Pay Periods
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling
• DPSP matching program that offers increased matching contributions based on your years of service with the company.