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Substation Engineer, Calgary, ABRandstad Canada • Calgary, Alberta, CA
Substation Engineer, Calgary, AB

Substation Engineer, Calgary, AB

Randstad Canada • Calgary, Alberta, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
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Job description
The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

Lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.

Prepare electrical equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.

Review electrical equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.

Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.

Applies expert knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.

Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.

Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.

Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of electrical systems.

Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.

Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities.

Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.

Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.

Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.

Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the electrical engineering practice.

Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.

Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.

Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards


Requirements:

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an accredited program. and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.

Required:

Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.

Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years electrical engineering experience.

EPC project experience preferred. Required Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards. Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.

Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.

Ability to travel. Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

Advantages
Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.

Ability to travel. Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

Responsibilities
The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

Lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.

Prepare electrical equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.

Review electrical equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.

Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.

Applies expert knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.

Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.

Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.

Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of electrical systems.

Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.

Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities.

Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.

Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.

Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.

Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the electrical engineering practice.

Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.

Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.

Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards


Requirements:

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an accredited program. and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.

Required:

Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.

Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years electrical engineering experience.

EPC project experience preferred. Required Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards. Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.

Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.

Ability to travel. Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an accredited program. and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.

Required:

Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.

Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years electrical engineering experience.

EPC project experience preferred. Required Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards. Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Summary
The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

Lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.

Prepare electrical equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.

Review electrical equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.

Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.

Applies expert knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.

Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.

Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.

Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of electrical systems.

Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.

Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities.

Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.

Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.

Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.

Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the electrical engineering practice.

Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.

Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.

Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards


Requirements:

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an accredited program. and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.

Required:

Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.

Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years electrical engineering experience.

EPC project experience preferred. Required Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards. Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.

Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.

Ability to travel. Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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