Senior Electrical Project Engineer – Power Systems

MatchBox Consulting Group; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Electrical Project Engineer with Power Systems experience. In this dynamic role, you will manage the engineering aspects of large and complex projects, ensuring they meet safety, cost, and quality standards. You will leverage your extensive experience in electrical engineering to develop innovative solutions and lead multi-discipline teams. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant projects within the electrical and utility sector, all while working in a hybrid environment that promotes work-life balance. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineering with focus on transmission substations and hydroelectric power plants.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering components of complex projects, ensuring safety and quality.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Power Systems

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. designation

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer with Power Systems experience on behalf of one of BC’s largest electrical and utility providers.

Position Details

• Contract Duration: 1 year (with high potential of renewal)
• Location: Burnaby | Hybrid (M, TH, FR)

Overview

The Specialist Project Engineer will manage the engineering component (Scope, Schedule, and Cost) of large and/or technically complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop safe engineering solutions by using initiative and judgment to perform tasks including developing designs, analyzing and resolving problems, and interpreting engineering specifications on medium to highly complex assignments.
• Meet safety, cost, quality, and time objectives by proposing changes in plans and estimated costs, recommending payment for work completed by contractors, preparing progress reports, coordinating work schedules, and other similar tasks.
• Resolve highly technical and unusual design and field engineering problems by conducting independent studies and analysis, exercising independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information, recommending safe engineering designs to support successful operations and/or project completion.
• Participate in the engineering practice by conducting independent studies and analysis, contributing to the development of technical standards, exercising judgment in selecting and interpreting information, recommending safe engineering designs, and making decisions related to methods and designs as well as providing guidance and advice to other engineering professionals to develop future capability.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by communicating with stakeholders and performing activities such as defining the scope of engineering/geoscience services to be provided, establishing the basic design criteria with the client, approving all related technical documentation, and assessing and reporting on work progress against standards, objectives, and specifications to support completion of projects safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.
• Make decisions and recommendations of a complex technical nature including the establishment of design bases, criteria and concepts, and/or on matters affecting the management of engineering/geoscience resources and activities to support major work assignments for the engineering divisions.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering; P.Eng. designation in good standing. Mechanical Engineers must have significant power system electrical equipment experience.
• 10+ years in engineering, focusing on transmission substations, hydroelectric power plants, and dams.
• Comprehensive project life cycle involvement (conceptual design to commissioning).
• 4+ years leading multi-discipline design on medium to large, complex projects.
• Solid electric utility engineering background with a system operations perspective.
• Understanding of project management processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Ability to coordinate, influence, and brief senior management on complex issues.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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