Technical Officer

National Research Council Canada • Vancouver, BC

3d • CA$66,126 - CA$91,012 • Onsite

About The Position

The NRC is Canada's largest research and innovation organization, pushing the boundaries of science and engineering. They are looking for a Technical Officer to support their Clean Energy Innovation Research Centre. This role is for someone who shares core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Creativity. The NRC is recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People, a Top Employer in the National Capital Region, and one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical engineering and minimum 3 years relevant work experience, or Diploma in Electronics and minimum 5 years relevant work experience.
• Experience in design, testing, and commissioning (field work) in both electrical / power distribution, instrumentation, and controls fields.
• Minimum 3 years experience in hands-on field work is required including working with Vendors, Technology Suppliers and Trades staff.
• Experience collecting, managing, and analyzing data sets from operational power systems using real-time data acquisition platforms.
• Must have used and knowledge (+3 years and more) of relevant CSA, IEEE, UL standards in design and testing.
• Knowledge in control algorithm & process control programming, testing, and commissioning in any of the following control platforms (both hardware & software) : Rockwell Automation (e.g. ControlLogix), Siemens (e.g. SIMATIC ES7 Series), National Instruments (e.g cRIO with LabVIEW expertise).
• Knowledge in power control and power electronics.
• Knowledge in post processing, model simulation and data analysis experience using Matlab or Simulink.
• Knowledge in design, testing and commissioning in the Microgrid sector (renewable energy resources and energy storage systems).
• English language proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with industrial equipment, PLC control systems, and safety systems is highly desirable.
• Additional qualifications such as diplomas from related technical programs, and/or Millwright experience is an asset.
• Professional engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement microgrid power systems, in collaboration with the project team.
• Help develop test plans, execute them, and collect characterization and performance results using customized data acquisition and visualization tools.
• Safely install, operate, and maintain microgrid components and systems, prepare and follow standard operating procedures, participate in related hazard prevention program studies, and investigate microgrid operational issues and optimization strategies.
• Create test reports of raw and analyzed data for the project team, present results as needed.

Benefits

• Robust pension plan
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Office closure at the end of December
• Additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.

What This Job Offers

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