Senior Engineer/Scientist (Electrical Design)

Kinectrics AES, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector seeks a Senior Engineer/Scientist for Electrical Design in Toronto. The role involves delivering engineering expertise to power generation utilities and contributes to vital projects in a dynamic and innovative workplace that champions professional growth and diversity.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Significant training and personal development opportunities

Dynamic and supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in electrical design engineering.
• Knowledge of nuclear power plant systems & processes is an asset.
• PEO eligible or licensed with passion for engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical power distribution design and analysis for utilities.
• Perform condition assessments of electrical equipment.
• Manage projects and act as design team lead.

Skills

Electrical design engineering

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/I&C Engineering

Job description

Senior Engineer/Scientist (Electrical Design)

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Position: S enior Engineer/Scientist (Electrical Design)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: 393 University Ave, Toronto/ 910 Brock Road Pickering, Ontario/ 177 Tie Road, Tiverton, Ontario

Department: Design, Engineering and Sites

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation : Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity : The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Competitive Compensation : We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

To deliver electrical engineering expertise to power generation utilities and other customers. The specific accountabilities of the position are as follows:

• Provide electrical power distribution design and analysis for operating nuclear and other industrial plants.
• Perform condition assessments of electrical equipment such as transformers, breakers, switch gears, electric motors, motor control centers, generators and other power plant equipment
• Develop life cycle plans, including inspection and test programs
• Perform engineering change design and analysis following established Engineering Change Control procedures
• Perform electrical analysis, equipment protection, cable and electrical equipment selection
• Understand and assess client problems and determine appropriate means of solution.
• Manage projects and act as design team lead where appropriate.
• Interface effectively with other staff on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Stay current with developments within your field of expertise.
• Regular travel/visits to client sites required.
• Other duties as assigned

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/I&C Engineering
• Nuclear Refurbishment or new Nuclear Experience will be considered an asset
• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in electrical design engineering
• Proven track record in electrical design and analysis in electrical power distribution, including application to nuclear plants
• Strong knowledge of generating station power upgrades including necessary system protection/system stability and relaying
• Experience in performing condition assessments of electrical equipment such as transformers, breakers, switch gears, electric motors, motor control centers, generators and other power plant equipment
• In depth knowledge and experience of use of appropriate codes and standards, as applied to nuclear plant and conventional plants.
• Experience in project management and interfacing with and coordinating activities of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of the life cycle management of electrical equipment.
• Familiarity with rigorous engineering change control processes and application of QA programs
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and have demonstrated a high commitment to quality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience in leading technical projects to successful conclusions.
• Good understanding of nuclear power plant design and operation.
• A Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO), or eligible for PEO status, with a passion for engineering.
• Innovative, enthusiastic and ready to be part of our dynamic team.
• Knowledge and experience working with nuclear power plant (Bruce Power, OPG, NB Power or other) systems & processes, e.g. Engineering Change Control is an asset.
• OPG and Bruce Power Security Clearance is an asset

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

About the company

Kinectrics is an integrated life cycle management services company providing testing, inspection, certification and engineering consulting for the electric power generation, transmission and distribution markets worldwide.

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