Sr. Electrical Engineer

Linxus Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and oversee power and lighting systems for skid fabrication projects. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations while managing the selection and procurement of electrical materials. You will leverage your extensive experience to conduct inspections, prepare detailed documentation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic environment, where your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping the future of electrical engineering in the industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electrical design with a focus on skid fabrication.
• Must have a degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Design power and lighting systems, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Conduct inspections and prepare detailed material take-offs.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and assist in developing standards.

Skills

Electrical Design

Cable Tray Design

Heat Tracing Calculations

Motor Control Design

Electrical Estimating

Coordination Studies

Education

Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Affiliation/Registration P.L. (Eng) or P.ENG APEGA

Tools

ETAP

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Design of power, lighting, and basic control systems.
2. Cable tray design detailed, layout, and 3D.
3. Heat tracing calculations and layout of isometric drawings.
4. Inspections of on-skid Electrical Shop.
5. Selection and procurement of electrical material major equipment buyouts.
6. Cable schedules selection of cables, connectors, & tray.
7. Block diagrams for fire alarm risers, breaker, and starter interlocking/logic schemes.
8. Preparation of data sheets and detailed material take-offs.
9. Ensuring compliance of material and standards.
10. Motor control design for low and medium voltage.
11. Switchgear design for low and medium voltage, layout, and control.
12. Hazardous area classification development to CSA, API, and IEC standards.
13. Single line diagram development using North American and International symbols.
14. Detailed review of project deliverables produced by other members of the electrical team.
15. Assisting with ongoing development of department standards, installation details, specifications, and procedures.
16. Electrical estimating for skid fabrication, tray and cables on main pipe racks, site lighting, site grounding, MCC, and control buildings.
17. Coordination studies, short circuit studies, load flow, grounding (step and touch), and harmonic analysis using ETAP.
18. Coordinate scope of work with other disciplines.
19. Prepare Certificates of Compliance for electrical equipment.
20. Engineering support for the Electrical Engineering Manager.
21. Assist design/drafting department as required in coordinating project deliverables.

Experience

• 10 years of experience in a related industry with a strong emphasis on skid fabrication.

Education and Accreditation

• Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  Professional Affiliation/Registration P.L. (Eng) or P.ENG APEGA (Electrical).