Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive engineering and design services by establishing the design criteria and implementing the preparation of specifications, design, computations, and deliverables according to project requirements
• Supervises and provides technical direction to design activities undertaken by engineering, design, and drafting staff working on assigned projects
• Reviews and approves electrical equipment specifications and data sheets, including transformers, switchgears, MCC’s, protection relays, motors, generators, transmission, and distribution equipment.
• Reviews and approves inquiry, evaluation, and purchase requisition of electrical and controls equipment
• Prepares electrical project schedule for engineering, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Produces progress reports and executes change management process
• Ensures consistency and integrity of electrical design throughout the project
• Coordinates project requirements with project team members
• Participates in the development of operation, maintenance, and start-up philosophies
• Reviews design criteria and documents for the detailed design of power and control distribution systems including single line diagrams
• Performs engineering calculations such as demand load analysis, equipment sizing, voltage drops, and lighting design
• Generates electrical construction work package documents
• Generates electrical evaluation quotations and creates purchase order requisitions for major electrical equipment and field installation contracts
• Reviews and mark-ups package/skid drawings
• Supports and assists the electrical project team in design of equipment layouts, area classification, grounding, motor control schematics, cable schedules, electric heat tracing, etc.
• Provides field construction support, commissioning, and start-up of facilities.
• Applies practical knowledge and develops a broad base of skills while contributing to the overall success of Propak's operations through interaction with a cross-functional team
• Ensures designs and installations comply with codes, standards, and client specifications
• Assesses and updates Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs) for electrical equipment accuracy
• Designs Motor Control Schematics
• Prepares detailed designs for Electrical and Control Systems
• Prepares and maintains electrical equipment and motor lists
• Specifies Electrical and Control Equipment
• Participates in bid / evaluate / award process
• Reviews and approves vendor drawings and documents
• Participates in 3D model reviews
• Assists in development of Area Classification Drawings and Fugitive Emission studies
• Performs shop inspections and resolves technical issues
• Conducts Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
• Assists with resolving technical issues in the shop or field

Prerequisites

Education

• A recognized degree in Electrical Engineering
• P. Eng Membership in APEGA

Experience

• 10+ years of directly related experience in electrical design of oil and gas processing facilities
• Experience within an EPC and EPCM work environment
• Background in ETAP power system modeling and analysis and plant layout

Other

• Knowledgeable of Canadian Electrical Code
• Knowledgeable of federal/provincial safety policies and procedures
• As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict of Interest Agreement, and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to meet objectives while working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Use of appropriate theoretical and practical engineering principles to solve technical problems
• Ability to interpret and utilize complex information
• Solid reading, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to understand complex, technical verbal and written instructions
• Ability to interpret and utilize complex information, computer-based designs, drawings, specialized technical manuals, and specifications
• Excellent visualization skills
• Strong detail orientation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to take independent action to accomplish objectives
• Positive attitude
• Ability to create systems for checking accuracy and monitoring the quality of work
• Advanced mathematics and science skills
• Willingness to learn new skills, systems, and procedures
• Highly motivated to excel in a competitive environment
• Strong command of the English language

Relationships

Internal

• Works in a team environment
• Interacts professionally with all levels of staff and management
• Required to attend meetings and liaise with direct supervisor and co-workers
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary Engineers, Designers, Trades, Managers, and other department personnel
• Answers inquiries and explains processes
• May be required to prepare internal reports

External

• Interacts professionally with all external parties
• May be required to visit client site during commissioning and start-up

Authority Level

• Decisions are routine in nature and will follow precedents and procedures
• Makes independent decisions within the scope of the position
• Manager is readily available for assistance and guidance

Work Environment

Specific Work Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting with usual weekday office hours
• Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines
• Requires the ability to deal with a diversity of people when responding to interdepartmental inquiries
• Coping with frequent interruption and changing priorities
• Required to attend meetings at other buildings
• May involve occasional project site visits, often with little notice

Physical Requirements

• Requires ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods using a computer, reading manuals, etc…
• Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away file boxes weighing up to 25 lbs
• Occasional ability to stand for extended periods for faxing, scanning, and photocopying
• Manual dexterity for data input, paperwork and use of standard office equipment
• Climbing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling when examining equipment
• Must wear company-standard PPE when entering fabrication shops, yards, and project sites. Project site PPE includes CSA approved steel toed boots and long pants
• Walking on uneven ground is to be expected in yards and at project sites

Performance Measures

Time Management

• Undertakes effective daily planning to assure tasks are completed on time
• Maintains a professional attitude under time constraints and changing priorities

Accuracy

• The outcome of work is neat, complete, accurate, and error free
• Approaches work methodically and with precision
• Identifies proper standards and codes
• Consistently monitors the accuracy of work
• Contacts appropriate departments and personnel in order to resolve discrepancies
• Work processes are monitored and evaluated and new work procedures are developed if necessary
• Reports are error free and professionally presented within the scope of the position

Communication Skills

• Appropriately safeguards confidential information
• Communicates effectively and diplomatically with diverse individuals
• Communicates complex information and ideas and provides clear explanations to internal and external clients
• Ensures the flow of information in all necessary directions at the right time
• Reads, interprets, and utilizes complex materials, computer based designs, drawings, specialized technical manuals, and specifications

Quantity and Quality of Work

• Consistently produces error free work within appropriate timeframe
• Gathers information and makes independent decisions within the scope of the position
• Finds innovative solutions to problems through research, testing, and analysis by keeping abreast of new technology, systems, processes, and regulations

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this document are not meant to be an exhaustive list but rather an overview of the job. The employee is responsible for completing all duties necessary to help fulfill departmental goals.