Electrical Engineer

Position Overview : The Electrical Engineer works in the engineering team on assigned projects as designated by the Lead Electrical Engineer.

Electrical design engineer develops and maintains electrical systems designs and / or components to required specifications, focusing on the economy, safety, reliability, quality, and sustainability.

They review and confirm design accuracy and match with Codes and project specifications. A good understanding of all engineering disciplines and national and international codes and standards is required.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Generation of electrical concepts and control concepts.
• Electrical and control design of compressors and other systems as required.
• Development of single line diagrams, Electrical load calculations, electrical panel drawings, cable diagrams, site installations diagrams, and interconnection diagrams all to standards of the equipment location.
• Preparation and review of Bills of materials.
• Selection and specification of components.
• Component and cable rating checks to standards.
• Selection of control system per project scope.
• Material requisitions and liaise with manufacturers.
• Check and verify engineering documentation complies with project code and standards.
• Generation of manuals.
• Generation and control of engineering documents as per company procedures.
• Monitor product problems related to electrical and control and identify the root cause of failures / malfunctioning.
• Uphold product engineering practices for electrical and control products.
• Initiate product / system improvements.
• Verify equipment is built as per documentation.
• Review and sign project / manufacturing documents to ensure the design is safe and meets code requirements.
• Develop and document Test requirements.
• Create factory acceptance test forms and support for product testing.
• Obtain necessary approval for electrical installations when required.
• Site support of service staff by phone or remote connection.
• Understand market development in the CNG business work with marketing and sales.
• Detail specification of equipment / components used for use in sales literature product specifications.
• Cost estimating when required and cost analysis of projects / products to give direction for cost improvement.
• Analyze client needs and develop project requirements.
• Project engineering for assigned projects. This includes as a minimum :
• Assist in preparation of project scope documents.
• Specification of code and standard requirements.
• Monitor project engineering time schedule and potential problems communicated to the Group Lead.
• Ensure all team members are at all times informed of changes and change control is enforced strictly.
• Liaise with client and installation sub-contractor on overall project when required.
• Perform work in accordance with IMW documented policies and procedures.
• Complete all applicable quality records.
• Verification of PLC program during testing and modify where required.
• Development of PLC code to meet control philosophy statement.

Qualifications : EDUCATION

EDUCATION

• Engineering degree or extensive knowledge in electrical engineering or technologist.
• Training in the application of national electrical codes and standards.
• Good knowledge of codes and standards for electrical hazardous classification areas.
• Training in PLC programming is beneficial.

EXPERIENCE

• 2-5+ years in electrical and control system design for compressors or similar systems
• Project engineering experience for the installation of projects like compressor installations.
• Experience with electrical panel design, installation, building, and commissioning.
• Understanding of compressor systems and reading of piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Creating and documenting test procedures and results

PHYSICAL

• Required to communicate with production staff, project team, clients, and vendors.
• Be able to communicate formally on behalf of the company verbally and in writing.
• Understand contract language.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Familiar with Microsoft Visio, SolidWorks, Electrical schematics, Drawing and calculation software.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiar with ERP systems

CERTIFICATES / LICENCES / PERMITS

• BC drivers license
• Eligibility for registration as a professional engineer in BC
14 days ago