Electrical Engineer – Hydropower

AtkinsRéalis; San Juan de Terranova; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work culture

Professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in St. John’s, Newfoundland, is expanding its Hydropower design team to develop BoP electrical packages for hydro projects, from concept through commissioning. The role is hybrid with travel to project sites as required.

The candidate will design MV/HV distribution, station service systems, and associated equipment layouts, while performing protection coordination and ETAP analyses. A P.Eng. and 7–15 years of hydro/electrical experience are expected.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering and P.Eng. designation.
• 7–15 years of experience in electrical design within power generation/utilities/industrial sectors; hydropower experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of North American electrical codes (CSA, IEEE, ANSI).

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual and detailed BoP electrical designs including MV/HV systems and associated equipment layouts.
• Conduct protection coordination, short circuit, load flow, grounding, and arc flash analyses with ETAP or equivalent.
• Develop specifications and design packages for major equipment (MV switchgear, GCBs, LV equipment, transformers).
• Create drawings: single-line diagrams, relay/metering diagrams, wiring diagrams, BOMs, cable schedules.
• Coordinate interfaces for auxiliary plant systems (lighting, fire alarm, security, HVAC electrical interfaces).
• Support estimating, proposals, field reviews, RFIs, and commissioning activities; ensure documentation compliance.

Skills

Electrical design

Protection coordination

ETAP analysis

MS Office

AutoCAD / Revit

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is expanding our Hydropower team in Newfoundland to support a series of nation‑building projects and hydropower refurbishments that help keep Canada's'electrical grid reliable for decades to come. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will develop design packages for hydroelectric balance‑of‑plant systems including high/medium/ low voltage systems, and support project delivery from conceptual design through construction support and commissioning as required. This role is based out of St. Johns office and offers a hybrid working environment, with travel to project sites as required.

Your role

• Prepare conceptual and detailed designs for hydroelectric Balance of Plant (BoP) electrical systems, including medium and high voltage systems, station service AC/DC distribution systems, motor controls, grounding systems, MV/LV cable systems, cable tray systems, and associated equipment layouts.


• Perform, coordinate, and review electrical engineering studies including protection coordination, short circuit, load flow, grounding, and arc flash analyses using ETAP (or equivalent), and document study results.


• Develop technical specifications and design packages for major electrical equipment including MV switchgear, generator circuit breakers, LV station service equipment, generator step-up transformers, isolated-phase bus (IPB), and high-voltage AIS/GIS systems.


• Prepare engineering drawings and documentation including single line diagrams, relay and metering one-lines, AC three-line diagrams, elementary schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, cable schedules, and related design deliverables.


• Coordinate instrumentation and control interfaces and support electrical deliverables for auxiliary plant systems such as lighting, fire alarm, security/access control, HVAC electrical interfaces, and other building services.


• Support project delivery activities including estimating, proposal development, conceptual design studies, field reviews, RFIs, contractor coordination, commissioning support, and timely resolution of site issues.


• Maintain complete project documentation and ensure compliance with AtkinsRéalis Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control requirements throughout all phases of project execution.

About You

• University degree in Electrical Engineering and Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.


• 7-15 years of experience in electrical design within the power generation and/or utility/ or industrial sectors, and hydropower experience considered an asset.


• Working knowledge of applicable North American electrical codes and standards, including CSA, IEEE, and ANSI.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit is considered an asset.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and willingness to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel to project sites as required.

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

• Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.


• Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.


• And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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