Electrical Engineer/Designer - Stations

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Calgary is seeking an Electrical Engineer responsible for designing electrical systems from conception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and knowledge in utilities. Key benefits include an extended healthcare plan, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Extended Healthcare Plan

Paid Time Off Benefits

Weekly Pay Periods

Employee Assistance Program

DPSP matching program

Qualifications

• 2 – 8 years of experience in the Utilities industry is preferred.
• Experience in construction and field installations is an asset.
• Eligible for registration with APEGGA or ASET.

Responsibilities

• Design parts, equipment, and systems that use electrical power.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and client specifications.
• Identification of required materials for construction.

Skills

Detailed engineering scope documents

Design of electrical substation facilities

Knowledge of electrical components and standards

Compatibility with construction practices

Planning electrical facilities layout

Knowledge of relevant legislations and standards

Familiarity with utilities industry

Proficient in medium/high voltage power engineering

Reading and interpreting electrical drawings

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

Role

Reporting to a Senior Engineer, the role of Electrical Engineer 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.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

• Extended Healthcare Plan (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.