Sr. Electrical Engineer

Linxus Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Canada is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and review electrical systems for various projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the industry, particularly with skid fabrication, and hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. This role involves significant design responsibilities and compliance with established standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a related industry with a focus on skid fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Designing power, lighting, and basic control systems.
• Creating detailed Cable Tray designs, layouts, and 3D models.
• Conducting coordination studies and short circuit analysis.

Skills

Electrical system design

Cable Tray design

Heat tracing calculations

Electrical materials procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional registration as P.Eng or P.L. (Eng)

Job description

Electrical Engineer Job Description

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing and reviewing electrical systems for projects, including power, lighting, and control systems. Key responsibilities include:

1. Designing power, lighting, and basic control systems.
2. Creating detailed Cable Tray designs, layouts, and 3D models.
3. Performing heat tracing calculations and developing isometric drawings.
4. Inspecting on-skid electrical shops.
5. Selecting and procuring electrical materials and major equipment.
6. Preparing cable schedules, sizing, and selecting cables, connectors, and trays.
7. Developing block diagrams for fire alarm risers, breakers, and starter interlocking/logic schemes.
8. Preparing data sheets and detailed material take-offs.
9. Ensuring compliance with materials and standards.
10. Designing motor control systems for low and medium voltage.
11. Designing switchgear layouts and controls for low and medium voltage systems.
12. Developing hazardous area classifications according to CSA, API, and IEC standards.
13. Developing single line diagrams using North American and international symbols.
14. Reviewing project deliverables from other electrical team members.
15. Supporting the development of department standards, installation details, specifications, and procedures.
16. Estimating electrical requirements for skid fabrication, tray and cable layouts on main pipe racks, site lighting, grounding, MCC, and control buildings.
17. Conducting coordination studies, short circuit analysis, load flow, grounding (step and touch potentials), and harmonic analysis using ETAP.
18. Coordinating scope of work with other disciplines.
19. Preparing certificates of compliance for electrical equipment.
20. Providing engineering support to the Electrical Engineering Manager.
21. Assisting in coordinating project deliverables with the design/drafting department.

Experience

• At least 10 years of experience in a related industry with a focus on skid fabrication.

Education and Accreditation

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional registration as P.Eng or P.L. (Eng) with APEGA (Electrical).