Electrical Engineer - Electric Power

Enerflex Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Values Based Organization

Competitive Compensation

Safety Focused Culture

Incentive Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Collaborative in office work

Job summary

Enerflex Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a licensed Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical design and execution of power generation projects for utilities, IPPs, industrial facilities, mining operations, and other critical infrastructure clients.

Reporting to the Director, Electric Power, you will develop and review electrical designs, studies, specifications, and technical deliverables while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Qualifications

• P.Eng. registration in a Canadian province with 5+ years of power system design experience.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code and protection device selection.
• Experience with power generation systems including generators, switchgear, MCCs, and UPS."
• Ability to design schematics for power distribution and control systems.
• Knowledge of ETAP for relay coordination, load flow, short circuit, and harmonic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and execution of power generation projects for utilities, IPPs, and industrial facilities.
• Prepare single line diagrams, schematics, and equipment sizing.
• Review vendor drawings and interconnects to ensure scope meets requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, customers, utilities and vendors.
• Assist in programming and commissioning of electrical equipment.

Skills

P.Eng. licensed

Power system design

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

Protective relays

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in a Canadian province

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

Job description

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Are you passionate about solving complex challenges and shaping the future of power generation? As an Electrical Engineer on our Electric Power team, you will lead the electrical design and execution of power generation projects, delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions for utilities, IPPs, industrial facilities, mining operations, and other critical infrastructure clients.

Reporting to the Director, Electric Power, you will develop and review electrical designs, studies, specifications, and technical deliverables while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. As a technical leader, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, utilities, and vendors to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions. We're looking for a proactive problem solver who takes ownership and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

• Support the business development team in determining suitable grid interconnect approach, switchgear, transformer and MCC’s for our powerplant solutions.
• Prepare LV, MV, and HV Single Line Diagrams for power generation solutions and systems with an emphasis on protective relays, metering, and grounding requirements.
• Detailed design of paralleling generator schemes including protection settings.
• Prepare electrical schematics/wiring diagrams for power distribution and control of engine auxiliaries and other auxiliary equipment such as lighting, exhaust fans.
• Create load lists and electrical equipment sizing.
• Perform arc flash hazard analysis coordination of protective devices.
• Specify electrical equipment based on application of engineering judgement and electrical code and standards.
• Review vendor equipment drawings and create interconnect drawings to ensure accurate connections and scope of supply is met.
• Create Electrical Bill of Materials and release for purchasing.
• Review interconnect agreements with utilities either directly or on behalf of customers.
• Prepare electrical construction drawings and specifications in conjunction with our in-house mechanical, architectural, and civil/structural design teams.
• Prepare electrical construction scope of work documents for the purspose of obtaining proposals/bids from contractors.
• Manage and consult with external suppliers and contractors to clarify specifications and scope of supply of equipment.
• Inspect contractor work to verify compliance with “Issued For Construction Drawings”.
• Assist in the programing and commissioning of electrical equipment.
• Liaison with other team members, both in the office, and at site, in responding to requests for information during project execution.
• Communicate technical information to service groups and customers both locally and overseas.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a P.Eng. in a Canadian province with a minimum of 5 years of experience in power system design.
• Strong working knowledge and application of Canadian Electrical Code, including sizing of conductors, protection device selection, installation methods, and other code applications.
• Understanding of electrical power generation and synchronizing controls in systems that utilize spark-ignited, recip engines.
• Working knowledge of power distribution circuits with voltages classfied as LV, MV, and HV.
• Ability to design schematics for power distribution Single Line Diagrams, Motor Controls, industrial building electrical systems, and protection and control systems.
• Experience specifying power equipment such as transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, and associated systems.
• Knowledge of power distribution, essential power systems including generators and UPS, substations, transformers, metering, primary and secondary switchgear, motor control and motor control centers.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical.
• Knowledge of using electrical engineering application software like ETAP to study relay coordination, load flow, short circuit, harmonic and motor starting analysis.
• Experience with the design and specification of power generation systems for simple cycle, heat recovery, distributed generation, and RICE projects is an asset, but not required.

About Us:

Transforming Energy for a Sustainable Future.Enerflex is a premier integrated global provider of energy infrastructure solutions, covering gas processing, compression, power generation, refrigeration, cryogenic, energy transition, and water solutions. We proudly employ more than 5,000 highly skilled employees across over 25 countries worldwide. Enerflex places its coreValues of Integrity, Commitment, Creativity, and Successinto action across all aspects of the business. Our innovation, strong commitment to safety, and superior service to our customers positions us as the optimal partner to meet the needs of the dynamic energy industry. We foster a culture of ensuring our employees have the tools to do their jobs right, but to also thrive in their roles. We pride ourselves in our competitive wages, extensive rewards programs, celebration of successes of individuals and teams, and are committed to ensuring Enerflex remains a safe and inclusive space for all.

What Enerflex Offers You:

• Values Based Organization
• Competitive Compensation
• Safety Focused Culture
• Incentive Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Collaborative in office work environment, supportive team members

Enerflex is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Enerflex grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities are provided in recruitment, hiring, promotions, wages, benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.