Sr. Power Systems Engineer
RESA Power•Edmonton, AB
•Onsite
About The Position
The Sr. Power Systems Engineer provides applied electrical engineering and technical expertise for customers in the areas of power system design, power systems studies, power quality analysis, installation, startup, maintenance, and repair.
Requirements
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or related field such as Power Systems) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in power systems engineering studies (short-circuit, coordination, load flow, arc flash, harmonics, etc.)
- Experience with power system analysis software such as ETAP or equivalent
- Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills are required
- Knowledge of various industry standards including ANSI, IEEE, CEC, NETA, NEC, OSHA and NFPA.
- Self-management of assigned projects and job cost accountability to perform work within budgeted cost estimates
- Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures
Nice To Haves
- Experience in industrial projects is preferred.
- protection relay testing and commissioning
- control systems design
- PLC/HMI programming
- experience with AutoCAD Electrical
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical power system engineering assessments in the areas of equipment installation, failed equipment analysis, equipment protection schemes, and grounding for Low, Medium and High Voltage installations
- Perform studies including short-circuit calculations, protection and coordination analysis, arc-flash hazard analysis, harmonic system analysis, grounding (step/touch and GPR), and motor starting studies
- Power Quality analysis, including capacitor and harmonic filter selection
- Perform electrical design improvements primarily to support the upgrade of electrical distribution
- Prepare written reports of inspection findings, proposals, and recommended solutions or improvements
- Perform complete engineering documentation packages for new power system projects including: electrical equipment and installation specifications, Single Line Diagrams, Three-line diagrams, DC control schematics, AC control schematics, equipment layout drawings, cable schedules, cable tray drawings, etc.
- Able to mentor Power Systems Engineers as needed
- Provide practical technical expertise to internal/external clients through excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Meet customers on-site to review and identify their needs; provide engineering cost estimates and bid proposals.
- Utilize Engineering skills and applicable codes and standards to implement electrical systems that are safe, dependable, and practical
- Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures such as LOTO
- Demonstrate theoretical understanding of electricity and a good aptitude for problem solving through team collaboration
- Dependable and responsible with good judgment and organizational skills
- Excellent project management skills including cost tracking, equipment procurement, resource planning, scope management, and execution
- Work effectively with customers, peers and senior management to resolve client issues
- Work may require flexible hours, weekends and holidays along with the availability to work out of town as needed
- Other duties as assigned by the manager
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
