Lead Electrical Engineer

Theconstructsim; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 139,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Mississauga is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to design power electronics and control distribution architecture. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with North American standards and generate comprehensive documentation. Strong technical competency in power distribution, proficient in electrical design software, and at least 6 years of relevant experience in the industry are essential. This position offers competitive compensation ranging between $100,000 and $110,000 per year.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in electrical design for North America.
• Senior Electrical Engineer experience preferred.
• Proactive individual with ownership over duties.

Responsibilities

• Design power electronics and controls power distribution architecture.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and local codes.
• Interacts with suppliers and OEMs to define and verify solutions.
• Generates documentation such as diagrams and load lists.

Skills

Power distribution design

Technical competency in power distribution

Electrical design for hazardous areas

Knowledge of North American standards

Experience with electrical CAD

Electrical components calculation

Good communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

WSCAD

EPLAN

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer
Location: Mississauga, ON Canada

Job Description and Experience Highlights

• Designs the Power electronics, Inverter, DC to AC converter and controls power distribution architecture of SOFC. Develop preliminary power distribution to individual skids.
• Develop preliminary electrical panel requirements based on vendor information regarding electrical loads of individual equipment.
• Size and select plant UPS and accessories (i.e., bypass switch, batteries, etc.) based on critical l loads.
• Generate preliminary electrical BoM.
• Update cable schedules for any design changes.
• Perform all necessary calculations and ensure compliance with Utility grid interconnection requirements.
• Equipment. Experience with Medium Voltage is a plus.
• Ensures compliance to international standards across regions (NFPA, UL, IEEE, CSA)
• Has a high degree of understanding of electrical distribution and power equipment such as cables, busbars, switchgear, variable frequency drives, etc.
• Delivers high quality project and product documentation such as single line diagrams, load lists, cabinet design, wiring diagrams & layout, component datasheets, grounding design and lightning protection concept, etc.
• Is very familiar with employment of equipment for hazardous areas and different types of explosion protection methods.
• Interacts with suppliers, OEMs and Panel Builders to define the solution and verify its quality.
• Develops guidelines for commissioning and service of equipment.
• Acts as a local guidance to more junior engineers, follows the work and ensures quality of the work.

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Has strong technical competency in all areas power distribution (concept architecture design, sizing of components, protection, harmonics, grounding, thermal management, lightning protection & EMC).
• Expert knowledge of power distribution equipment (transformers, switchgears, cables, circuit breakers, protection systems, busbar systems, etc.).
• Familiar with electrical CAD and electrical calculation software (WSCAD, EPLAN or Similar).
• Electrical design for hazardous areas according to US & CA standards.
• Knowledge of North American standards (NFPA, NEC, CSA) & UL panel certification.
• Knowledge of IEC standards are a plus (61439, IEC 60204, IEC 60076, IEC 62271).
• Extremely proactive and curious, technically-savvy, rigorous, team player. Job Description:

Background

• At least 6 year of experience handling electrical design activities focused on Low Voltage design and Drafting for North America Market.
• Senior Electrical Engineer experienced in the North America Market.
• Electrical engineer.

Skills and competencies Must-

• Electrical components calculation, selection, and integration: Protections, Motors Starters, Variable Frequency Drives, Switches, LV transformers, etc.).
• Conductors’ calculation and sizing and wiring diagrams.
• Panels design and construction for North America (UL stamped).
• Experience with the following standards UL508, UL508A, NFPA79, NFPA 70, CSA equivalencies and other standards for North America.
• Experience with electrical design international standards IEC and IEEE.
• Good command of at least one electrical design software like ePlan P8, WSCAD, SEE Electrical, E3. Series, Electra E8, etc.
• Experience with projects for Hazard Location specially in North America.
• Basic understanding and interpretation of P&IDs.
• Basic knowledge in MV distribution systems.
• Use of basic office software: Excel, Word and PPT.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Proactive person who takes ownership over the assigned duties.
• Experience in international engineering teams.

Possible sectors of activities

• Renewable projects
• Substations projects
• Oil and Gas projects
• Electrical Machinery Manufacturers
• Electrical Panels Manufacturers
• Electrical Consultancy

Compensation: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year