Electrical Engineer/Designer - Setting and Studies, Edmonton

Role Reporting to a Senior Engineer, the role of Settings&Studies Engineer is designing protection and control schemes in electrical facilities for the Transmission and Distribution, Power generation, Industrial and Renewables sectors. P&C Engineer will apply their knowledge and experience to analyze, evaluate, and create new designs and drawings and revise existing designs and drawings with guidance from senior engineering personnel, as needed.

Responsibilities

Familiar with Protection and Control philosophies, schemes, and standards

Apply knowledge of components, arrangements, and standards to complete design packages for substations that include, but are not limited to, schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials

Working knowledge of MathCAD, Microsoft Office, Aspen Oneliner and CAPE

Excellent knowledge of modern digital protective relays in utility applications and experience calculating relay settings

Technical knowledge and understanding of electric transmission system operation, maintenance, performance, power equipment and substation design

Familiarity with Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) rules will be an asset

Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a wide variety of issues on multiple projects simultaneously

Provide technical support during construction and commissioning

Competent in basic computer skills to include Microstation, Autocad, Trane Software and Microsoft Office products

Good Knowledge of relevant legislations, standards, regulations, guides and good practise (CSA, ANSI, IEC and IEEE standards.)

Familiarity with local area networks, communication schemes, platforms and protocols used to provide local and remote interrogation with substation relays, meters, fault recorders and other intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). Knowledge of IEC61850

Familiarity in design of electrical facilities for Transmission and Distribution, Power generation, Industrial and Renewables sector

Requirements Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering degree required; or Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited post-secondary institution

2 - 8 years of experience in the Utilities industry is preferred but not required

Preference will be given to candidates that possess previous engineering experience in electrical facilities for the Transmission and Distribution, Power generation, Industrial and Renewables sectors

Experience in construction and field installations considered an asset

Proficient in medium/high voltage power engineering in electrical facilities for the Transmission and Distribution, Power generation, Industrial and Renewables sectors

Proficient ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics

Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Eligible for registration with APEGGA or ASET

Dedicated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to work within strict deadlines

Navigate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Overtime opportunities - Project dependent

Paid Time Off Benefits

Weekly Pay Periods

Employee Assistance Program - Counseling

Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Disability, Dental&Vision)

DPSP matching program that offers increased matching contributions based on your years of service with the company

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