Power Supply Design Engineer

Egis; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a skilled Power Supply Engineer to lead the design development for a low floor light rail transit system. The role involves delivering engineering solutions for traction projects, focusing on high, medium, low voltage, and DC traction systems. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, a minimum of 3 years of experience, and knowledge of electrical systems standards. A competitive salary and benefits are offered alongside growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of CSA, IEEE, EN standards for design and testing.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of electrical engineering activities for various power supply systems.
• Conduct design reviews and gap analysis for specifications.
• Prepare documentation and modifications as needed.

Skills

Electrical engineering

AutoCAD

Knowledge of CSA, IEEE, EN standards

BIM

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

About Us

Join Egis, where your ambition meets unparalleled growth opportunities. As we continue to expand within Canada, we're looking for talented professionals like you to be a part of our innovative team. Imagine working alongside over 1,000 top-tier engineers, architects, and planners, all dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure and development.

At Egis, your skills and aspirations will find the perfect environment to thrive. Elevate your career with us and be a driving force in our exciting journey.

A Responsible Company – We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.

A People-First Company – This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.

A Creative Company – Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Power Supply Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in leading the design development for a low floor LRT system, they will be at the forefront of delivering power supply engineering solutions for traction projects such as metro, tramway, or mainline systems.

They will specifically take care of electrical design works for the project (high voltage, medium voltage, low voltage and DC traction systems) but also contribute to technical advancements and support cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of basic and detailed engineering activities for High Voltage, Medium Voltage, Low Voltage power supply and DC Traction systems.
• Support the electrical schemes, layouts, technical, functional, and interface specifications; conduct clause-by-clause design reviews and gap analysis.
• Support the calculation notesload flow, short circuit, cable sizing, power balance, power factor study, insulation coordination, arc flash, UPS and battery sizing, grounding, protection coordination, etc.
• Prepare as-built documentation and modifications as required.

What do we need from you

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of the main electrical systems standards (CSA, IEEE, EN, etc.), for design and testing.
• Experienced in AutoCAD; basic knowledge of BIM, Revit, and Navisworks preferred.
• Fluent in English.

What's in it for you?

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.