Intermediate/Senior Electrical Engineer (Grande Prairie)

Collage; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetranex Solutions in Grande Prairie, AB is seeking an Intermediate/Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis. You will collaborate with our Calgary group and report to an Electrical Engineering Manager.

You will specify equipment, perform power studies with ETAP/SKM, develop diagrams, lead the electrical scope on projects, and mentor junior staff while traveling to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree required with 5–15 years of EPC experience.
• P.Eng. with APEGA registration (BC/SK/MB as assets).
• Experience with industrial electrical systems including MV/LV distribution and protection.
• Proficiency with ETAP and SKM Power Tools.

Responsibilities

• Specify and procure electrical equipment including switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, UPS systems, generators and more.
• Review vendor drawings and ensure integration with project requirements.
• Prepare load lists and equipment lists to support sizing and specification.
• Perform power system studies (short circuit, coordination, arc flash, harmonic mitigation).
• Develop protection settings for project startup and commissioning.
• Produce single line diagrams for medium/low voltage systems.
• Lead electrical scope on small/medium projects and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Self-direction

Time management

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Electrical Engineering Full Time Grande Prairie, AB

Tetranex Solutions is an Alberta-based, full-discipline engineering and procurement company focused on client service and quality execution. Headquartered in Calgary, with additional offices in Grande Prairie and Lethbridge, Tetranex has built a strong reputation for delivering outstanding engineering and procurement services while maintaining lasting relationships with our clients. With extensive experience across a variety of industries, our team has a proven track record of adapting to our clients' unique needs and project requirements.

As an Englobe company, Tetranex combines the agility and client-focused approach of a local engineering firm with the strength and resources of one of Canada's leading engineering and environmental services organizations.

With a mission statement of "People Focused, Quality Driven," Tetranex understands that the key to building a successful and reputable company lies with the people who work within it. Our workplace offers an enjoyable atmosphere supported by an intentional commitment to work-life balance. Combined with an open-door policy, regardless of experience or role, Tetranex fosters a collaborative "think tank" environment where mentorship, innovation, and continuous learning are encouraged.

Our goal is to grow as industry leaders. To achieve that goal, Tetranex seeks to employ people who share our commitment to quality, collaboration, and exceptional client service.

Position Description

Tetranex is currently seeking a full-time (Employee or contractor) Intermediate/Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Grande Prairie, Alberta. This is an exciting opportunity to help grow our Grande Prairie engineering presence while collaborating with our established Calgary engineering group.

The successful candidate will work alongside our local team and will report to an Electrical Engineering Manager based in our Calgary head office.

Responsibilities:

• Specify, select, and support the procurement of electrical equipment, including switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, UPS systems, generators, heat trace controllers, harmonic filters, electrical buildings, and induction motors.
• Support mechanical engineers in the specification of equipment such as pumps, compressors, and process equipment packages.
• Review and mark-up vendor drawings with the full understanding of how they integrate with the project.
• Prepare load lists, electrical equipment lists and other calculations to support the sizing and specification of equipment.
• Perform power system studies such as short circuit, coordination, arc flash, harmonic mitigation, and transient motor starting, using applicable software such as ETAP and SKM Power Tools.
• Develop VFD, relay, and other protection settings as required for a project start-up.
• Produce single line diagrams for medium and low voltage industrial power systems.
• Prepare area classification drawings and details, and conduct fugitive emissions studies.
• Oversee and support the electrical designers in developing full electrical drawing packages.
• Write scope of work documents and create construction work packages.
• Facilitate field construction and fabrication tasks.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior team members and designers.
• Lead the electrical scope of small and medium-sized projects, coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, vendors, and construction personnel.

Requirements:

• An Electrical Engineering Degree with approximately 5-15 years of experience working in an EPC environment.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA (Alberta). Registration in other provinces such as British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba would be an asset but not a requirement.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems, including medium and low voltage power distribution, protection systems, and electrical studies
• Ability to use ETAP and SKM Power Tools.
• Strong capabilities using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong self-direction and decision-making skills to manage end-to-end projects independently as required.
• Skilled in prioritizing workloads and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to job sites to scope out projects and meet with clients and construction personnel.

The Tetranex experience offers a number of benefits to aid in the facilitation of a great working environment for all resources, some of which include:

• Challenging large- and small-scale projects varying in scope, duration and application.
• Involvement in multiple facets of projects, as Tetranex believes growth is truly optimized when individuals are exposed to and understand the “bigger picture".
• Flexible work hours to cater to commuting and scheduling needs.
• Company-wide social events.
• Mentorship program and interactive employee growth development planning.
• Semi-annual performance reviews focused on career path development and alignment of training opportunities.
• Full benefit program.
• RRSP matching contribution program.
• Employee operated Social Club.
• A smaller company “feel” that adopts an enjoyable company culture allowing opportunities and flexibility for employees to get their feet wet in multiple areas.

If what Tetranex offers appeals to what you are looking for and you have the required experience outlined above, we look forward to reviewing your application.