Electrical Engineer/Designer - Settings and Studies

Rising Edge Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Calgary is looking for a Settings and Studies Substation Engineer to design protection and control schemes in electrical facilities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, 2–8 years of utilities experience, and strong skills in analyzing electrical drawings. This role involves managing multiple projects and providing technical support during construction, offering a competitive extended healthcare plan and DPSP matching program.

Benefits

Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)

Weekly Pay Periods

Employee Assistance Program – Counseling

DPSP matching program based on years of service

Qualifications

• 2 – 8 years of experience in the Utilities industry preferred.
• Proficient in medium/high voltage power engineering.
• Eligible for registration with APEGGA or ASET.

Responsibilities

• Design protection and control schemes for substations.
• Analyze and create designs with guidance from senior engineers.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical components and arrangements

Working knowledge of MathCAD

Experience with digital protective relays

Analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

MathCAD

Microsoft Office

Aspen Oneliner

Microstation

Autocad

Job description

Reporting to a Senior Engineer, the role of Settings and Studies Substation Engineer is designing of protection and control schemes in electrical facilities for the Transmission and Distribution, Power generation, Industrial and Renewables sectors. Settings and Studies 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering degree required; or Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited post-secondary institution
• 2 – 8 years of experience in the Utilities industry is preferred but not required
• 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
• Eligible for registration with APEGGA or ASET
• 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
• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Weekly Pay Periods
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling
• DPSP matching program that offers increased matching contributions based on your years of service with the company.