Electrical Engineer/Designer - Stations

Rising Edge Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Job summary

Rising Edge Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design electrical power systems for substations and related facilities. You will work from conception through completion, ensuring compliance with CSA, ANSI, IEC and IEEE standards and client specs.

You will develop detailed scope documents, layouts, wiring diagrams and BOMs while coordinating with the Stations group to deliver robust designs for Transmission, Distribution and renewable projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, as stated.
• 2–8 years of Utilities industry experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in electrical facilities for Transmission & Distribution, Power generation, Industrial and Renewables sectors.
• Eligible for registration with APEGGA or ASET.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed engineering scope documents from high level functional docs.
• Design electrical substation facilities including layouts, grounding, controls, protection and drawings.
• Prepare design packages with schematics, wiring diagrams and BOMs.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and client requirements.
• Plan electrical facilities for Transmission and Distribution, Power generation and Renewables.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics; manage multiple tasks.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Reading electrical drawings

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering Technology diploma

Tools

CAD software

Medium/high voltage engineering

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.