High Voltage Electrical Engineer

Morson Edge (Canada); Pickering; On-site; CAD 187,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge (Canada) seeks experienced Electrical Engineers to support nuclear projects at OPG and Bruce Power. You will provide advanced technical support across electrical design, analysis, field execution and problem resolution.

Candidates must have at least six years of related experience and an active security clearance for the applicable site, with high-voltage focus for several positions. This is a 1-year term with potential annual extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• P.Eng. designation in Ontario required.
• Six+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Active OPG or Bruce Power security clearance.
• High-voltage systems experience for five positions.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex electrical engineering assignments involving design, analysis, evaluation, specifications and field execution.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, designs, technical specifications and project documentation.
• Evaluate electrical systems, equipment and components to meet project and operational requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and review the work of other engineers.
• Develop or modify methods, systems and models to meet complex technical needs.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, nuclear standards, quality requirements and client procedures.
• Support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and return-to-service activities.
• Provide engineering support during construction, installation and field execution.
• Investigate issues, perform root-cause analyses and recommend solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, project management and operations.
• Research industry best practices and suggest improvements to methods and processes.
• Prepare progress updates and communicate risks to project leadership.
• Perform other project-related duties.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Technical writing

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. in Ontario

Job description

Duration: 1 year (extended annually)

Hourly Rate: $90 - $120/hour

Position Breakdown

5 Electrical Engineers with active Bruce Power security clearance.

5 Electrical Engineers with active OPG security clearance.

5 High-Voltage Electrical Engineers with active Bruce Power and/or OPG security clearance.

Position Summary

We are seeking experienced Electrical Engineers to complete complex engineering assignments supporting nuclear projects at OPG and Bruce Power. The successful candidates will provide advanced technical support across electrical design, analysis, field execution and problem resolution.

Several positions will specifically support high-voltage electrical systems. Candidates must have at least six years of related engineering experience and an active security clearance for the applicable site.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete complex electrical engineering assignments involving design, analysis, evaluation, specifications and field execution.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, designs, technical specifications and project documentation.
• Evaluate electrical systems, equipment and components to confirm compliance with project and operational requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and review the work of other engineering team members.
• Develop or modify engineering methods, systems and models to address complex technical requirements.
• Ensure work complies with applicable electrical codes, nuclear standards, quality requirements and client procedures.
• Support equipment testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and return-to-service activities.
• Provide engineering support during construction, installation and field execution.
• Investigate technical issues, complete root-cause assessments and recommend practical solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, project management, operations and field teams.
• Research industry best practices and recommend improvements to engineering methods and processes.
• Prepare progress updates and communicate technical risks or concerns to project leadership.
• Perform other project-related duties as required.

High-voltage candidates may also be responsible for:

• Supporting the design, operation and maintenance of high-voltage electrical systems and equipment.
• Completing or reviewing power-system studies, including load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination and arc-flash analysis.
• Supporting transformers, switchgear, breakers, substations, transmission or distribution systems and protective relaying.
• Reviewing equipment specifications, single-line diagrams, protection schemes and electrical calculations.
• Supporting high-voltage testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and equipment replacement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) in Ontario is required.
• Minimum six years of related electrical engineering experience.
• Previous experience supporting nuclear power projects or working within an operating nuclear facility.
• Active OPG or Bruce Power security clearance, depending on the assignment.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable electrical codes, engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
• Experience preparing and reviewing electrical designs, calculations and technical documentation.
• High-voltage systems experience is required for five of the available positions.
• Experience with specialized electrical engineering or power-system analysis software is an asset.
• Strong technical writing, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.