Senior Electrical Engineer

Precision Human Capital Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in Alberta's heavy industry and municipal infrastructure. This role offers the chance to lead innovative projects, utilizing E-Tap and your expertise in medium voltage systems, transformers, and circuit breakers. You'll collaborate with a talented team, providing mentorship and fostering growth while ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a strong focus on professional development, this position promises not only to challenge your skills but also to enhance your career in a supportive environment that values excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Group Insurance Plan

Life Benefit

Extended Health Care Benefits

Dental Care

Tuition Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of electrical engineering experience in Alberta.
• Proficiency in E-Tap or equivalent software is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering projects ensuring quality and compliance.
• Utilize E-Tap for electrical system analysis and power distribution.

Skills

E-Tap

Medium Voltage Switchgear

Transformers

Circuit Breakers

Protection Relays

Controls

Utilities

Backup Power Generation

Instrumentation Specification

PLC Programming

Education

APEGA Registration

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

E-Tap Software

Electrical Design Software

Job description

Position Overview:

Precision Human Capital is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant electrical engineering experience in Alberta. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the retrofits of heavy industrial sites, municipal infrastructure, and facilities. Proficiency in E-Tap or equivalent software is required, along with a strong background in heavy industry, medium voltage switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protection relays, and controls. Experience with utilities and backup power generation is considered an asset.

Our client is a Consulting Engineering organization with a great reputation in the Western Canadian market that strives for excellence among the community and its people, offering great opportunities for growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and oversee electrical engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
2. Utilize your extensive technical knowledge to provide innovative solutions for new installations and retrofits of heavy industrial sites and municipal infrastructure.
3. Employ E-Tap or equivalent software for electrical system analysis, short circuit, load flow, arc flash, reports, power distribution design, and optimization.
4. Demonstrate expertise in medium voltage switchgear, transformers, and circuit breakers, ensuring reliable power distribution.
5. Manage and implement protection relay systems and controls to safeguard electrical systems.
6. Manage and implement instrumentation and communication systems to monitor and operate instrumentation and controls systems.
7. Utilize your experience with utilities and backup power generation to enhance project capabilities.
8. Collaborate with junior engineers and team members, providing mentorship and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
9. Collaborate with mechanical, structural, and civil disciplines to provide complete design packages for implementation.

Qualifications:

1. APEGA registration as an Intermediate/Senior Electrical Engineer.
2. Minimum of 8 years of relevant electrical engineering experience in Alberta.
3. Proficiency in E-Tap or equivalent electrical design software.
4. Strong background in heavy industry and municipal infrastructure projects.
5. Expertise in medium voltage switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protection relays, and controls.
6. Experience with instrumentation specification and installation is an asset.
7. Experience with PLC specification, installation, and programming is an asset.
8. Experience with utilities and backup power generation is an asset.
9. Excellent leadership, mentorship, and teamwork skills.
10. Self-starter with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in challenging projects.

Benefits:

1. Upon completion of the probationary period, you will be entitled to participate in the Group Insurance plan which includes Life Benefit, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits, Extended Health Care Benefits, Travel Plan Benefits, Vision Care, Dental Care, Employee Assistance Program, and Health Spending Account.
2. Tuition Education Assistance program to allow employees to learn and develop new skills, becoming a reliable asset to the organization. We believe professional development is critical not only to the individual’s growth but also to the company’s growth.