SENIOR ENGINEER (POWER SYSTEMS)

Nordmin Engineering Ltd.; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 135,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

Paid sick days

Extended health & dental benefits

Wellness allowance

Vacation 3 weeks

Job summary

Nordmin Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Senior Engineer (Power Systems) to lead electrical engineering and technical delivery for mining and heavy industrial projects.

You will oversee MV/HV power systems design, protection, grounding and integration, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, code-compliant solutions from study through commissioning. Reporting to the Electrical Team Lead, you will mentor engineers and collaborate with clients, vendors and contractors across Canada and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or eligible for Ontario registration.
• Significant progressive electrical engineering experience in mining/heavy industrial environments.
• Experience with MV/HV power systems, distribution, substations, protection and grounding.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and design activities for medium- and high-voltage power systems, including distribution, substations and generation.
• Perform and review power system studies (load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash).
• Develop and review designs, calculations, equipment specs, and technical reports.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors and other disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.
• Participate in project planning, estimates, schedules and execution strategies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Since 2005, Nordmin Engineering Ltd. has provided engineering, technical and project delivery services to the mining and resource sectors. From our offices in Thunder Bay and Sudbury, Ontario, and Salt Lake City, Utah, our multidisciplinary teams support clients and projects across Canada, throughout the United States, in South America and other international locations.

Nordmin provides practical engineering solutions across all stages of project development, from early studies and project planning through detailed engineering, procurement, construction support and project execution. Our work ranges from focused engineering assignments to large, multidisciplinary mining projects, often requiring our teams to work across different jurisdictions, operating environments and client organizations.

As a consulting engineering company, our success is built on the knowledge and experience of our people, our ability to respond to our clients’ needs, and our commitment to delivering practical, effective solutions safely, on schedule and within budget. Our diverse project portfolio provides opportunities for our employees to develop their technical and project delivery experience while working with clients and project teams in Canada and around the world.

As we continue to grow and develop our project technical team, Nordmin Engineering Ltd. is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the following position:

SENIOR ENGINEER (POWER SYSTEMS)

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Engineer (Power Systems) provides senior-level electrical engineering and technical leadership in the development and delivery of power systems for mining, heavy industrial and related projects.

Reporting to the Electrical Team Lead, the role is responsible for the engineering, analysis and technical execution of medium- and high-voltage power systems, including electrical distribution, substations, power generation, protection systems, grounding and associated electrical infrastructure. The Senior Engineer (Power Systems) applies sound professional judgment to develop practical, safe and code-compliant engineering solutions while supporting projects from early studies and project development through detailed engineering, construction and commissioning.

Working within multidisciplinary project teams, the Senior Engineer (Power Systems) provides technical direction and guidance to engineers, Engineers-in-Training, designers and other technical personnel. Depending on the assignment and the individual’s experience, responsibilities may range from leading defined electrical engineering scopes to providing discipline leadership and senior technical direction on major projects.

The position requires a high degree of professional independence and accountability and includes responsibility for the technical quality and completeness of assigned engineering work. The Senior Engineer (Power Systems) works closely with Project Managers, clients, vendors, contractors and other engineering disciplines to coordinate technical requirements and support successful project delivery.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and perform electrical engineering and design activities associated with medium- and high-voltage power systems, including distribution systems, substations, power generation and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Perform and review power system analyses and studies, including load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash and related electrical system evaluations.
• Develop and review electrical system designs, calculations, equipment specifications, technical reports, drawings and other engineering deliverables, including requirements associated with grounding and bonding, protection and control, equipment selection and system integration.
• Establish appropriate engineering approaches, design criteria and technical solutions for assigned projects and engineering scopes, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, client requirements and established engineering practices.
• Apply independent professional judgment in evaluating alternatives, resolving technical issues and developing practical, safe and constructible engineering solutions.
• Lead and coordinate electrical engineering activities within multidisciplinary project teams, including technical interfaces with other engineering disciplines, clients, vendors and contractors.
• Review engineering work and deliverables prepared by engineers, Engineers-in-Training, designers and other technical personnel, as appropriate to the assignment and level of responsibility.
• Provide technical direction, mentorship and development support to engineering and design personnel and contribute to the development of electrical engineering capability within the organization.
• Participate in project planning, scope development, engineering estimates, schedules, proposals and technical execution strategies, including identification of technical risks and opportunities that may affect project safety, quality, cost, schedule, constructability or operation.
• Work directly with clients to understand operating requirements, define technical needs, present engineering recommendations and support technical decision-making and successful project delivery.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, vendors and contractors regarding equipment selection, technical requirements, system interfaces, procurement and project execution.
• Perform or lead site investigations, condition assessments, technical audits and field reviews, and provide engineering support during construction, installation, system energization, commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of electrical engineering standards, procedures, tools and design practices, while maintaining awareness of developments in power-system technologies, equipment, codes, standards and industry practices.
• Support client relationships and business development through successful project execution, technical expertise, proposal development and identification of opportunities for additional engineering services.
• Participate in technical presentations, client meetings, project reviews and, where appropriate, professional and industry activities that support Nordmin’s technical capabilities and reputation.
• Assume professional responsibility for engineering work performed and for engineering deliverables for which the individual has been assigned professional responsibility, in accordance with applicable professional requirements and Nordmin procedures, including signing and sealing engineering deliverables and acting as Engineer of Record for assigned scopes where required and appropriate to the individual’s professional registration, experience and assigned responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Science or an equivalent accredited engineering program.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, or licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction with the ability to obtain registration in Ontario.
• Professional registration or eligibility for registration in other Canadian or United States jurisdictions is considered an asset.
• Significant progressive electrical engineering experience, including experience performing engineering work as a licensed Professional Engineer.
• Demonstrated experience with medium-voltage and high-voltage power systems in mining, heavy industrial, power generation or similar operating environments.
• Experience with electrical distribution systems, substations, protection systems, grounding and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Experience performing and reviewing power system studies, including load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination and arc-flash analysis.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of applicable electrical codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute complex engineering assignments, develop practical engineering solutions and exercise sound professional engineering judgment.
• Experience leading engineering activities, coordinating technical scopes and providing technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and design personnel.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating technical requirements with clients, vendors, contractors and other engineering disciplines.
• Experience supporting engineering projects through studies, design, procurement, construction and commissioning is considered an asset.
• Experience preparing engineering scopes, estimates, proposals and technical reports is considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate complex technical matters effectively with clients, project teams and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated professionalism, technical leadership, accountability and commitment to engineering quality, mentorship and continuous improvement.

PROVIDED BY NORDMIN

• A highly competitive salary.
• Paid overtime after 40 hours.
• A matching RRSP system.
• Profit sharing (bonus) when possible.
• Paid sick days.
• Extended health & dental benefits.
• Healthcare Spending Account.
• Vacation starting at three (3) weeks.
• Paid holiday closure days in December (up to 2 weeks paid time off in addition to paid vacation time).
• Annual Wellness Allowance.
• Access to paid training and upgrading opportunities.
• Flexible schedule opportunities.

SALARY RANGE

$134,500 TO $176,000 plus 8% Employer matched RRSP contributions.

HOURS OF WORK

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, reasonable schedule flexibility available.

LOCATION

Thunder Bay Office, with possible, occasional travel.

Nordmin is a dynamic workplace with state-of-the-art software and technology to help our highly skilled team of professionals in executing world class projects, in an environmental and ergonomically friendly office environment.

Nordmin is an equal-opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment and selection process. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).