Electrical Engineer - EIT

About Magna

Magna IV Engineering is a Power & Automation services firm established in 1982 in Edmonton, Alberta. Since this time, Magna IV has grown steadily and now has offices in both North and South America and has completed projects in six continents.

Magna IV has become the Canadian leader in the delivery of engineering and technical field services to the electrical power automation and control systems sectors and is one of the largest single source Power and Automation Solutions provider firms in Canada. We provide a wide range of services to different industry sectors relating to power, and automation systems including Engineering, Project Management, Field Testing & Commissioning, Design-Build, Maintenance and on-site support services.

The growth and success of Magna IV is attributed to our talented teams of Engineers, Technologists, Power System Electricians, and other Professionals who are committed to delivering superior client service through practical engineering and field services solutions. We are always on the lookout for client focused, dedicated, and motivated individuals to join our team. We will provide you with a rewarding place to work, training, opportunities and the support needed for you to succeed, and grow.

Career Opportunity

We have an exciting full-time opportunity for an Electrical Engineer in Training with a focus on electrical and control systems design within our Saskatoon Engineering team. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be accountable for providing Engineering, and Field support primarily industrial projects; ultimately providing superior client experiences.

Accountabilities

• Apply practical application experience and knowledge of power systems related to industrial projects
• Prepare Construction Work Packages, including technical drawings and supporting design documents.
• Provide overall support to project definition and implementation
• Preparation of development stage documents including Design Base Memos and Engineering Design Specifications
• Assist with procurement for specified equipment, materials, and parts
• Coordinate electrical inspection services
• Conduct QA/QC checks of outgoing documents
• Manage document control activities within the client’s doc control systems and Magna’s systems
• Develop proposals based on audits, studies, and recommendations in response to client requests
• Work with project teams effectively through collaboration, support, team focus, and mentoring of fellow team members
• Provide status updates on projects to Client Project Manager(s), Magna Senior Project Engineer(s) and Magna Team Leader
• Work safely around low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems in a variety of environments, including utilities, manufacturing, mining, and oil and gas
• Write procurement specifications for electrical equipment
• Prepare bid analysis summaries and purchase recommendations
• Complete technical report writing
• Interact with clients in a courteous and professional manner
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Occasionally assist the Field Services team with maintenance outages and commissioning at client sites
• Various other duties as required

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• BSc Electrical Engineering with 1 to 4 years of electrical engineering or technical field services experience
• OR
• Electrical Engineering Technologist accreditation with 1 to 6 years of electrical experience
• OR
• Working towards BSc Electrical Engineering
• Working towards Professional Engineer designation is an asset
• Experience in developing and interpreting results from ETAP power system simulation software is an asset
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to self-manage with proven initiative and client focus
• Proficient computer experience in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong problem solving skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a dynamic work environment
• Excellent time management skills with an attention to detail
• A positive, “can-do” attitude
• Team player with excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplined team environment
• Travel 10-15% of the time for field services engineering work at client sites.

Skill Assets for Applicants:

• Electrical design experience, preferably in a petrochemical environment, field instruments and electrical equipment is an asset
• Working knowledge of E&I design tools (ie: AutoCAD, MicroStation, SmartPlant, SPIDAcalc) is an asset
• Knowledge of P&IDs, loop and single line diagrams, instrument data sheets, protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, MV and LV power distribution, overhead power distribution and electrical apparatus such as switchgear, motor control centers, VFDs, protection relays, and transformers is an asset
• Knowledge of E&I equipment design, installation and operating requirements for hazardous and non-hazardous locations as per the Canadian Electrical Code is an asset
• Experience in some or all of the following industries is an asset:
• Pipelines
• Manufacturing
• Utilities
• Petrochemical Facilities