Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Substation Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic project team. This role offers the chance to engage in the detailed design and management of high voltage substation projects, providing a unique opportunity to tackle complex electrical engineering challenges. With a focus on work-life balance and employee well-being, the company offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment. This position encourages professional growth through peer-learning and collaboration, making it an ideal fit for those passionate about electrical engineering and project management.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Work-Life Balance Initiatives

Employee Satisfaction Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Medium Voltage Power Systems design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Work on high voltage substation projects in a team environment.
• Prepare technical reports and manage project execution.

Skills

Medium Voltage Power Systems Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BSEE Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About Sargent & Lundy

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Description

This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substation projects.

• As a Substation Electrical Engineer, you will take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
• You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
• As an Electrical Engineer, you will prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• In addition, you may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• A BSEE degree from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board - accredited undergraduate program or a US based ABET-accredited program.
• 5 or more years experience in the design of Medium Voltage Power Systems.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
• Experience tracking project information such as: schedules and expenditures against budgets, preparing status reports and client interface.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• 3 or more years experience in the design of substations 138kV and above.
• Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc.
• Physical layout and protection & controls experience.
• Ability to work with Designer to develop substation single line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plan & sections, grounding plans, etc.
• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to substation design. This includes the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2).
• P.Eng. license
• AutoCAD experience.

Sargent and Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.