Electrical Engineer/Designer - Stations

Rising Edge Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Overtime opportunities

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rising Edge Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design electrical power systems from concept through construction. The role focuses on substations, layouts, grounding, protections, and detailed drawings for internal projects.

The ideal candidate has a degree in electrical engineering (or related technology) and 2–8 years in utilities, with knowledge of CSA/ANSI/IEC/IEEE standards and field installation experience. Calgary-based opportunity with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology required.
• 2–8 years of experience in the Utilities industry preferred.
• Experience in electrical facilities for Transmission and Distribution, Power generation, Industrial and Renewables sectors preferred.
• Experience with construction and field installations is an asset.
• Registration with APEGGA or ASET is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed engineering scope documents from high level functional documents.
• Design electrical substation facilities including layout, grounding, foundations, controls, protection, metering and equipment drawings.
• Prepare design packages with schematics, wiring diagrams and BOMs.
• Deliver designs meeting industry standards and client requirements.
• Identify materials and specify devices for design and construction.
• Plan layouts for Transmission, Distribution, Power generation and Renewables sectors.
• Ensure compliance with CSA, ANSI, IEC and IEEE standards.
• Familiarity with electrical facilities in the targeted sectors.

Skills

Electrical design

Reading schematics

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Electrical design software

Job description

Role

Reporting to a Senior Engineer, the role of Electrical Engineer in the Stations group is to design a variety of parts, equipment and systems that use electrical power to operate. The Electrical Engineer is responsible with design from conception to completion of projects, and ensures all specifics meet the standards of the industry and the clients.

Responsibilities

• Creating detailed engineering scope documents from a high level functional document
• Design of electrical substation facilities including site and buswork layouts, grounding, foundations, controls, protection, metering and equipment drawings for internal projects
• 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
• Deliver accurate and thorough designs that meet applicable industry standards, Utility design standards and engineering practices
• Ensure designs are compatible with good construction practices and overall due diligence
• Identification of material required, and in some cases specify devices and equipment to be used in the design and construction
• Plan layout of electrical facilities for Transmission and Distribution, Power generation and Renewables sector
• Good Knowledge of relevant legislations, standards, regulations, guides and good practise (CSA, ANSI, IEC and IEEE standards.)
• 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
• 2 - 8 years of experience in the Utilities industry is preferred but not required
• 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
• 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

Benefits

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