Studies Engineer

Rising Edge Group•Edmonton, AB

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specializing in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, they partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors. The company is driven by a clear vision to strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, and is guided by STRIDE values: Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence. They foster a people-focused culture of growth, mentorship, and collaboration where safety always comes first. The Studies Engineer will be part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, working under the supervision of a principal engineer and discipline lead. This role supports a team of engineers, designers, and project managers to develop, design, execute, and support Rising Edge projects through clear strategy and a proactive commitment.

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering degree required.
P.ENG Registered with APEGA (or other provincial association).
4+ years of studies experience in the Utilities industry.
Proficient in short circuit, load flow, reactive compensation, grounding, arc flash, collector system ampacity studies in transmission, power generation and renewables projects.
Excellent knowledge of relevant legislations, standards, regulations, guides and best practice (CSA, ANSI, IEC and IEEE standards.).
Proficient ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrated problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to work within strict deadlines.
Navigate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
Proven track record of good attendance and performance.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written (reporting, graphical) communication skills with ability to work in a team environment, positively influence others, and develop strong internal and external relationships.
Comfortable working in a dynamic changing environment with multiple, occasionally conflicting, priorities.
Complete pre-employment screening including professional reference checks and a criminal record check (as a condition of employment).

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial studies (harmonics, protection coordination, motor starting), and EMT transient studies is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

Apply Rising Edge Group’s safety values and culture, fostering a safe and positive work environment.
Consistently representing the company in a professional and diligent manner.
Establish and maintain strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders, design team, authorities, utilities, and associated organizations.
Maintaining and improving existing engineering processes.
Create, review, understand engineering documents. (i.e. design base memorandum, detailed engineering scope, engineering and construction work plans).
Seek, complete and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional Institution.
To contribute and assist, as required by the Projects Engineering Lead, Discipline Lead, or Principal Engineer.
To have thorough knowledge of and compliance with Rising Edge Group procedures and standards.
Provide guidance and mentorship to the design team through project execution and QAQC reviews.
Create detailed technical calculations, models, design studies and technical reports to meet client(s) requirements, using ETAP, CDEGS, XGSLab, CYMCAP, PSCAD or other software.
Complete detailed reviews of electrical studies completed internally, and completing QA reviews of studies completed by subcontractors.
Support the discipline lead and principal engineer in reviewing bid documents, proposals and studies estimates.
Assist in the specification of major equipment ratings.
Assist in the development of internal calculation tools, processes, and general training.
Apply and maintain knowledge of relevant and new legislations, standards, regulations, guides and best practise to projects.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, assistance and feedback to the design team.