Electrical Engineer

Spark Power • Edmonton, AB

55d

About The Position

Spark Power, a trusted partner in energy in North America, is looking for a Electrical Engineer to join our Hamilton team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for developing and stamping electrical engineering packages for construction projects in the utilities, renewables, large commercial and industrial sectors. This is a very hands-on role, working directly with clients, our sales team, and managers to answer technical questions and create proposed solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 8 years of direct Electrical design and engineering experience, Oil and gas and industrial facilities experience is preferred.
• P.Eng. designation
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Renewable Oil and gas, Industrial, and Commercial facilities.
• Working experience designing, developing, and leading different phases of Engineering Projects; from early stages up to Detailed Engineering.
• Working experience developing and leading Construction Work Packages.
• Working experience developing and leading Material Requisitions and Technical Bid Evaluations.
• Working experience developing Electrical Area Classification studies, including thorough understanding of CEC / OESC
• Proficient in various electrical calculations (i.e. Voltage Drop, Cable Sizing/Ampacities, Basic Short Circuit Calcs, Grounding Design, Equipment Sizing Ratings, Equipment Specification)
• Proficient in various electrical software (i.e. CYMCAP, CYMGrd, ETAP or equivalent)
• Working experience with Drawing Mark-ups
• Working knowledge of Computer Aided Design software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in performing power system studies such as short-circuit, coordination, arc flash, motor starting, harmonics, transients, and grounding is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct customer support and keep ongoing lines of communication with customer including but not limited to, setting kickoff meetings, creating, or evaluating RFPs, creating, or responding to RFIs.
• Work as part of the project team in the execution of large commercial, industrial, utility-scale ground-mount solar, and battery storage design-build projects.
• Support in preparing cost estimates for potential opportunities and attending site visits as required.
• Perform engineering review and calculations (i.e., cable/equipment sizing - including transformers, switchgear, grounding transformers, NGRs, ground grid design - cable ampacity reports, peer-reviews) as part of the Engineering team.
• Performing power system studies such as short-circuit, coordination, arc flash, motor starting, harmonics, transients, and grounding.
• Prepare and stamp design drawings/packages (i.e., SLDs, site layouts, LV/HV details) as necessary.
• Support the team during procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Identify conflicts, problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.
• Assist in work order management, scheduling and invoicing.
• Assist, support, and mentor intermediate and junior personnel within the Engineering team.

Benefits

• Diverse customer base-including: industrial, commercial and institutional
• Competitive wages and commission, and bonus structure
• Excellent benefits package with flexible options and wellness spending accounts
• RRSP
• Hands-on and supportive leadership team
• Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training
• Employee referral bonus program
• Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail..)
• Tool Allowance
• …much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level