Senior Electrical Engineer

About the Company Our company is at the forefront of innovative hydrogen, biogas and RNG projects, and we are looking for someone who possesses both technical expertise and a passion for sustainability. You will have the opportunity to lead and contribute to projects that make a tangible difference in our world, while providing exceptional service to our clients. At CEM Engineering, we value your experience, commitment to quality, and dedication to shaping a more sustainable future. Join our team and embark on a rewarding journey where you will continuously grow both professionally and personally, while making a meaningful impact on our collective mission. Position Overview: CEM Engineering is actively seeking an exceptional Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team and work out of any one of our three locations: St. Catharines, Burlington or Calgary. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the renewable energy revolution forward. About the Role This is a senior position intended to provide the successful candidate with a technical leadership role within CEM Engineering. Responsibilities - Ensure that clients are satisfied with CEM services through professional conduct, diligent response and maintaining successful relationships. - Design and develop electrical systems to high specifications focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality, and sustainability. - Provide expertise in their area of specialization. - Lead a project team consisting of engineers and designers/drafting. Projects typically include cogeneration or CHP (gas turbine, steam turbine, and reciprocating engine prime movers), industrial steam plants, hot water and chiller plants, renewable natural gas (RNG), hydrogen, and district energy projects. - Executes the development of the project concept and leads the project from concept to detailed contract documents (Issued for Construction drawings and specifications), and through construction (contract administration) and commissioning. - Works independently or with junior electrical team members to complete the necessary deliverables. Assumes the responsibility for tasks delegated to other team members. - Develops Electrical Engineering design guidelines for departmental use. - Assume project management tasks and responsibilities to plan, track, and forecast project performance. - Support engineering proposals and business development. Qualifications - Electrical Engineer who is customer-focused with 10+ years of relevant working experience. - Fundamental technical engineering knowledge and strong problem-solving skills. - Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. - Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario and Alberta with good standing. - Additionally, a PE license in the United States would be an asset. - High- and medium-voltage substation design, especially protection and control systems. - Flexibility and capacity to adapt in a small, but dynamic consulting firm. - Strong interpersonal skills to manage the team, the client, and external parties (utilities, sub-consultants, contractors, equipment vendors, etc.). - Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills. - Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., Office 365). - Experience in power consulting, specifically, and for example: Single Line Diagrams; AC/DC Schematics; High- and Medium-Voltage Power System Protection and Controls; Power Generation and Distributed Generation Interconnection Requirements; Relay Settings, Programming, and Commissioning; Power System Studies using ETAP and/or EasyPower (e.g., Arc Flash, Coordination, Load Flow, Grounding); and, Equipment Specifications and Bid Evaluation - Project leadership skills (includes budget / schedule responsibility, change management, and engineering project lifecycle) - Project documentation including (but not limited to): meeting agendas and minutes, reports, scope summaries, equipment evaluations, cost comparisons, design criteria, project updates Required Skills - Support electrical team with miscellaneous tasks including project requirements and corporate requirements. - Willingness to support and mentor others and share experience and knowledge with fellow colleagues having different technical backgrounds. - Willing to travel occasionally to job sites and other third-party offices. - Independent and self-motivated. - Aligned with CEM’s core values. - Contribute to development of a shared culture of inclusivity, loyalty, and trust. Preferred Skills - Support the electrical team with miscellaneous tasks including project requirements and corporate requirements. - A willingness to support others and share experience and knowledge with fellow colleagues having different technical backgrounds. - Willing to travel occasionally to job sites and other third-party offices. - Independent and self-motivated. - Contribute to the development of a shared culture of inclusivity, loyalty, and trust. Equal Opportunity Statement CEM Engineering is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.