SENIOR ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEER

Nordmin Engineering Ltd.; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime after 40 hours

Profit sharing

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Annual Wellness Allowance

Paid training & upgrading

Job summary

Nordmin Engineering Ltd. in Salt Lake City seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer (Power) to lead an electrical design team on mining, energy and industrial projects.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with management and guide projects from concept through construction. The role demands a BS/BE in Electrical Engineering, US PE license or eligibility, 10+ years of experience, strong communication, and the ability to work across disciplines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS or BEng in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program in the US.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in good standing in the US, or ability to obtain licensure.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical power systems design and management.
• Demonstrated design team experience.
• Strong communications and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical power and multi-disciplinary teams on mining, energy and industrial projects.
• Estimate hours, deliverables and resources, and develop project schedules.
• Collaborate with department management on strategic requirements and staffing.
• Provide technical oversight for high/medium voltage systems and protection schemes.
• Lead development of electrical power designs for heavy industrial/energy sectors.
• Write and review technical specifications and proposals.
• Evaluate supplier submissions and make recommendations.
• Ensure cross-discipline communication with project managers and clients.
• Travel ~10% for site visits and project delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Team leadership

Project management

Power systems analysis

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Tools

Power systems analysis software

Job description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Salt Lake City, Utah Office

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, in the Americas 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 delivery team, Nordmin Engineering Ltd. is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the following position:

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (POWER)

JOB SUMMARY

Within Nordmin, the person in this Senior Engineering role will lead an Electrical design team of Design Engineers, EIT’s, Designers, and Drafters on projects ranging from conceptual through to construction. They will be relied upon to act in a leadership role to guide, mentor, and develop junior staff while also collaborating with senior management to move the business objectives of the company forward.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead both focused electrical power, and multidisciplinary technical teams, in completing the design work for mining, energy, and industrial projects.
• Complete estimates of hours, deliverables and resource requirements, and develop project schedules.
• Work with the Electrical Department management to assess strategic requirements, workflows and personnel needs.
• Provide technical oversight, input, and mentorship for junior and intermediate staff for engineering design considerations related to high and medium voltage power distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, cabling, protection and control systems, grounding, and power systems analysis software.
• Lead the development of Electrical Power designs in the heavy industrial and energy sectors.
• Write and review technical and construction specifications and proposals.
• Evaluate submissions from equipment manufacturers and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ensure proper communication between disciplines, with project managers, and with the management team on projects.
• Undertake site visits, inspections and assessments and work closely with our clients to ensure the full and proper delivery of services. Travel will form approximately 10% of the time demands for this working position.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of a B.S. or B.Eng. degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or engineering program in the United States is required. Degrees obtained outside of the United States must be evaluated for equivalency by a recognized credential evaluation service.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in good standing in the United States, or the ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state, is considered an asset.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering design and management in electrical power systems for industrial, utility, or energy applications.
• Demonstrated design team experience.
• Proven ability to work independently and take responsibility for engineering efforts.
• Strong communications skills and a commitment to working in a respectful, professional manner with all co-workers and clients.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills in English. Facility in other languages such as Spanish or French would be considered a definite asset.
• Committed to continual improvement and learning.

PROVIDED BY NORDMIN

• A highly competitive salary.
• Paid overtime after 40 hours.
• Profit sharing (bonus) when possible.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Annual Wellness Allowance.
• Access to paid training and upgrading opportunities.
• Reasonable flexible schedule opportunities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Nordmin Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law