Electrical Engineer Power Distribution

Electrical Engineer Power Distribution Victoria, BC

We’re looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the Projects & Power Distribution (PPD) team at Prime, a full-service electrical design, supply, and service firm, specializing in equipment design and commissioning.

About Prime :

Prime (https : / / primepowered.com / ) provides customers with Low, Medium and High Voltage Electrical Equipment. They manufacture and supply unit substations, electrical switchgear, and control panels by integrating only the highest quality and industry-proven equipment and manufacturers into their designs. In addition, they offer :

• Power System Protection and Electrical Designs
• Control and Automation System Designs
• Power System Studies : Load Flow, Coordination, Short Circuit, Arc Flash, motor starting and Ground Grid
• Acceptance and Maintenance Testing and Commissioning
• Project Quality Assurance Programs

Prime works with a diverse group of customers from many industries and sectors such as : Hospitals, Colleges and Universities, Government entities such as the Department of National Defence as well as Industrial and large-scale multi-national corporations.

About Victoria :

Victoria, BC (https : / / www.tourismvictoria.com / ) is the capital city of the Canadian province of British Columbia, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast.

It is a city unlike any other. With boutique hotels fit for royalty, world-class attractions, and fresh farm-to-table dining that's measured on a scale of metres not miles.

Nestled between the tranquil waters of the Salish Sea and the mighty rainforests of Vancouver Island.

Electrical Engineer responsibilities :

Prime’s PPD team is looking for an Electrical Engineer, who understands project management, is energized through solving challenging problems, values strong and lasting relationships with clients and co-workers, and wants to foster their career in a dynamic and growing industry.

Some of your responsibilities would include :

• Electrical design of power distribution equipment (MV / LV), including single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC / DC schematics, equipment layouts, and communication systems
• Design protection & control systems for power distribution equipment and control panels, including single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC / DC schematics, equipment layouts, and communication systems
• Prepare and submit project documentation
• Organize and participate in design review and project meetings with both internal and external clients
• Specify and select electrical equipment and services, prepare data sheets, prepare RFQs, review quotations, select and interface with vendors, prepare purchase orders
• Understand and coordinate the completion of power system studies including but not limited to : Load flow, Short Circuit, Coordination, Arc Flash, Ground Grid Analysis
• Manage and schedule projects in conjunction with colleagues' and clients' needs and demands
• Create electrical protection relay settings, occasionally required to perform testing
• Aid Controls designers / engineers regarding electrical and protection equipment and other project related interfaces

The successful candidate has :

• Electrical Engineering Degree - PEng
• 5+ years of relevant experience directly related to electrical engineering
• 3+ years of relevant experience directly related to commercial and industrial medium voltage distribution equipment and systems
• Previous experience with industrial equipment manufacturing an asset
• Hands on field experience with electrical power equipment an asset
• Knowledge of power distribution, switchgear, generation, and substations is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of CEC and IEEE standards is considered an asset.

Compensation and benefits :

• A company committed to a culture of problem-solving, relationship building, excitement for the work, and humility.
• An opportunity to participate in challenging, solutions-based, client-facing work.
• Competitive compensation package, including base salary greater than $95k, depending on experience, as well as a bonus
• Group insurance benefits including health, dental, vision, EAP, life, AD&D, and LTD
• Twelve paid sick and personal days in a calendar year (prorated in the first year of joining).
• Winter Break (Prime corporate offices are closed from December 24, through Jan 1 inclusive)
• Group RRSP plan
• Sponsored social events
• Mentorship and professional development
30+ days ago