Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Title : Senior Electrical Engineer

Department : Electrical Engineering

Industry : Gas Industry, including upstream / midstream and LNG

Location : Surrey, BC or Calgary, AB

Position Type : Full- Time Regular

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Solaris MCI is an EPCM company specializing in engineering and project solutions in the energy space, with a focus on the energy transition, sustainability, and decarbonization.

Solaris MCI was established in 1993, is privately-owned, and provides exponential growth opportunities within the organization through our flat team structure, internal training, and mentorship programs.

We are one of the five entities that make up the Solaris Group of Companies, providing end-to-end solutions for the energy space.

The Solaris Group of Companies includes (Project Development), (Engineering and Project Execution), (Construction Management), (Cleantech R&D and Manufacturing), and (Operations Training and Competency Management).

Spanning from project concept development through to construction, commissioning, and operations, a career with Solaris MCI means you have the opportunity to contribute at all stages of the project lifecycle.

The Solaris MCI culture is diverse and inclusive, valuing individual contributions for the benefit of all. This can be seen each day in our team’s inclusive spirit, diverse backgrounds, encouragement for learning, teaching and advancement, and the attention to the health and well-being of all employees.

With our hybrid work program, extensive benefits, RRSP matching program, and much more, we put our people and their families first!

We are currently seeking experienced Intermediate - Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. As an integral member of the team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the electrical design of multi-disciplinary projects.

You will also enjoy working on multiple projects simultaneously and the challenge of meeting project timelines. Your pride in producing high quality, practical designs from concept through to commissioningwill be a vital part of this diverse and interesting position.

Responsibilities :

• Develop electrical design for facilities from well sites to natural gas processing plants
• Produce power system drawings, such as single line diagrams, MCC layouts, cable schedules, and contactor panel wiring schematics, electrical plot plans, building electrical layouts, lighting layouts, electric heat tracing design, and cable tray routing
• Perform fugitive emission studies and develop hazardous location classification drawings
• Assist in project scheduling and reporting
• Liaise with vendors and other disciplines to integrate equipment into the final design
• Perform power system analysis using SKM Power Tools and ETAP
• Regularly meet with clients, ensuring Solaris drawing packages and standards meet client expectations. Review any concerns with the Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Department Leads
• Support other disciplines in producing control system drawings, such as PLC / DCS cabinet layouts, control schematics, and wiring schematics
• Specify equipment requirements such as generators, power transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and ASDs, etc.
• Evaluate vendor quotations as well as liaise with the Procurement Department to purchase equipment
• Work with Solaris Project Engineers and Project Managers in front end review of project budgets and project scope documents including Project Execution Plans and Design Basis Memorandums
• Implement electrical, instrumentation and controls specifications and standards to obtain consistency among all designs for a given client and across clients
• Perform project drawing checking and work closely with the Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls teams to ensure compliance with codes and standards
• Participate in project planning and communicate general project deliverables
• Assist the Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Department Heads to develop training programs and procedures for the Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Departments
• Required to participate in HAZOP / SIL analysis
• Required to travel to field for project scoping, commissioning, and as-building

Skills and Qualifications :

• Degree or diploma in an Electrical Engineering or Applied Sciences program from a recognized University or technical institution
• P.Eng. registration with EGBC and / or APEGA
• Registration as a PE within the USA is an asset.
• 8 - 12+ years of relevant experience working in an EPCM environment
• Solid knowledge and understanding of engineering codes and standards is required
• Ability to use judgment to solve problems based on guidelines and procedures
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Salary is based on an average of 37.5 hours a week. The competitive salary will be based on skills and experience.

Estimated range is between $105,000-156,000 / annually

NOTE : Thank you for your interest in Solaris Management Consultants Inc. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every submission or follow-up. Please note that to comply with Canadian Law, all candidates being offered a position with Solaris Management must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

We wish you all the best in your career search!