Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Spark Power, a trusted partner in power in North America, seeking an Electrical Engineer – Power Distribution to join our Engineering team in Hamilton, Ontario. In this role, you will report to the Engineering Manager and be instrumental in delivering engineering solutions for construction projects across industrial, commercial, renewable, and utility sectors.

What will you do you as Electrical Engineer?

• Act as a primary point of contact for customers, including proactive communication, organizing kickoff meetings, and managing RFPs/RFIs and project planning
• Collaborate as a project team member on industrial, data center, commercial, battery energy storage system, and utility-scale ground-mount solar projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, conduct site visits, and perform detailed engineering reviews and calculations, including cable/equipment sizing, transformers, switchgear, grounding transformers, NGRs, ground grid design, and cable ampacity reports.
• Develop comprehensive design drawings/packages, such as single line diagrams (SLDs), site layouts, and LV/HV details.
• Support procurement, construction, and commissioning efforts, ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met.
• Identify technical challenges, propose effective solutions, and seek assistance as needed for complex issues.
• Mentor and assist junior personnel within the Engineering team to foster a collaborative work environment.
• Take on specific project scopes as a team member or lead complete projects, ensuring successful execution from start to finish.
• ….and much more

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive wages plus incentive plan
• Excellent benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Extended Health, Disability) and wellness spending account option
• RRSP
• Company vehicle
• Career advancement and mentorship opportunities
• Diverse and exciting industrial, commercial and institutional projects and customer base
• Growing company with consistent work
• Continuous training and skills improvement
• Travel opportunities
• Overtime opportunities
• Corporate discount program
• Employee Share Ownership Program
• Paid uniforms
• Paid tooling plus up to $200 annual tool allowance

Do you have the Spark? Here's what we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a P.Eng. designation.
• At least 5 years of power distribution design experience.
• Proven track record in Industrial, Renewable and Commercial projects.
• Expertise in power distribution design, substation design, and project management.
• Proficiency in electrical software (e.g., CYMCAP, CYMGrd, SKM, ETAP) and CAD software (AutoCAD).
• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes and standards (e.g., CSA, IEEE, OESC, NEC/CEC) and a strong commitment to safety.
• Experience in heavy industrial or battery energy storage systems (BESS) is an asset.
• · Candidates who are working towards their P.Eng licensure but can demonstrate significant power distribution experience will be considered for this position

Who is Spark Power?

Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers' Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers' operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.

Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support parts of the recruitment and selection process, including application screening