Electrical Engineer IV

Select Source International; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Source International in Markham, Ontario seeks an Electrical Engineer IV to execute protection and control engineering and consulting services for US and Canada markets. You will design, program, test and commission protection and control applications for power system design and substation automation projects.

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with electrical design software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Entry-level experience or internship in electrical engineering is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Proficiency in electrical design software and tools is required.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and delivery of protection and control solutions for generation, transmission, distribution systems for utilities and industrial clients.
• Participate in design and development of microgrid solutions including power flow optimization and dispatching algorithms.
• Perform engineering studies such as short circuit, load flow, ground grid design, insulation coordination, arc-flash studies.
• Create relay setting files including programming of protection and control elements and third-party relays.
• Test protection and control solutions in-house and at customer installations.
• Model and conduct power system simulations using RTDS or equivalent.
• Provide factory acceptance test plans and testing services for customer witnessing.
• Site acceptance test planning and field support through commissioning of new applications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Electrical design

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical design software

Job description

Job Title

Electrical Engineer IV

Job Location

650 Markland Street, Cachet Corporate Center, Markham, Ontario, Canada, L6C 0M1

Duration

12+Months

Travel

25%

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for executing Protection and Control Engineering and Consulting services in Transmission, Distribution and Industrial markets in the US and Canada. Reporting through the Grid Automation North America Protection and Control Engineering manager, the Lead Protection and Control Engineer will be part of the regional Projects and Services execution team. Activities will include designing, programming, testing and commissioning protection and control related applications for power system design and substation automation projects.

Position Summary: The Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests electrical systems and components to ensure functionality and efficiency. Responsibilities: Assist in designing and developing electrical systems and components. Conduct testing and troubleshooting of electrical equipment and systems. Document technical activities and prepare detailed reports. Collaborate with teams to ensure project specifications and timelines are met. Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Entry-level experience or internship in electrical engineering preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in electrical design software and tools. Knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, and safety protocols.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design and delivery of complex protection solutions for generation, transmission, distribution systems for electrical utilities and industrial clients.
• Participate in the design and development of microgrid solutions including power flow optimization and dispatching algorithms.
• Perform engineering studies and analyses such as: short circuit, load flow, ground grid design, Lightening protection studies, Insulation coordination, arc-flash studies, protective device coordination, etc.
• Create relay setting files to include programming of Protection and Control Elements, Control Logic and Communications settings and third-party protective relays.
• Test customized Protection and Control solutions both in house and at customer installations.
• Ability to model and conduct power system simulations using RTDS simulator or equivalent.
• Provide factory acceptance test plans and testing services to validate protection designs for customer witnessing.
• Site acceptance test planning and field support up to and including commissioning of new applications.
• Assist software tool development to automate the engineering process internally and externally with key utility partners.
• Participate in project meetings with project managers and customers on technical discussions.