
Electrical Engineer - 6 Month Contract
- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support the business development team in determining suitable grid interconnect approach, switchgear, transformer and MCC's for our powerplant solutions.
- Prepare LV, MV, and HV Single Line Diagrams for power generation solutions and systems with an emphasis on protective relays, metering, and grounding requirements.
- Detailed design of paralleling generator schemes including protection settings.
- Prepare electrical schematics/wiring diagrams for power distribution and control of engine auxiliaries and other auxiliary equipment such as lighting, exhaust fans.
- Create load lists and electrical equipment sizing.
- Perform arc flash hazard analysis coordination of protective devices.
- Specify electrical equipment based on application of engineering judgement and electrical code and standards.
- Review vendor equipment drawings and create interconnect drawings to ensure accurate connections and scope of supply is met.
- Create Electrical Bill of Materials and release for purchasing.
- Review interconnect agreements with utilities either directly or on behalf of customers.
- Prepare electrical construction drawings and specifications in conjunction with our in-house mechanical, architectural, and civil/structural design teams.
- Prepare electrical construction scope of work documents for the purspose of obtaining proposals/bids from contractors.
- Manage and consult with external suppliers and contractors to clarify specifications and scope of supply of equipment.
- Inspect contractor work to verify compliance with “Issued For Construction Drawings”.
- Assist in the programing and commissioning of electrical equipment.
- Liaison with other team members, both in the office, and at site, in responding to requests for information during project execution.
- Communicate technical information to service groups and customers both locally and overseas.
- Current registration as a P.Eng. in the Province of Alberta and British Columbia with a minimum of fifteen years of experience in power system design.
- Strong working knowledge and application of Canadian Electrical Code, including sizing of conductors, protection device selection, installation methods, and other code applications.
- Understanding of electrical power generation and synchronizing controls in systems that utilize spark-ignited, recip engines.
- Working knowledge of power distribution circuits with voltages classfied as LV, MV, and HV.
- Ability to design schematics for power distribution Single Line Diagrams, Motor Controls, industrial building electrical systems, and protection and control systems.
- Experience specifying power equipment such as transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, and associated systems.
- Knowledge of power distribution, essential power systems including generators and UPS, substations, transformers, metering, primary and secondary switchgear, motor control and motor control centers.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical.
- Knowledge of using electrical engineering application software like ETAP to study relay coordination, load flow, short circuit, harmonic and motor starting analysis.
- Values Based Organization
- Competitive Compensation
- Safety Focused Culture
- Incentive Programs
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Collaborative in office work environment, supportive team members