Electrical Engineer (Substations)

Job title:

Electrical Engineer (Substations)

Company

Actalent

Job description

Job Background & Summary:Working Model: Willing to consider a Remote working model for up to 1 year, should the successful candidate reside outside of Metro Vancouver, BC.We at Actalent Services are a fast-growing engineering consulting group which expanded to Canada in 2014. A significant part of that growth has come out of our Western Canadian Operations with a focus on electrical utility infrastructure.We have a full time opening for an Electrical Engineer (Stations) to join our Stations Team. We are looking for people that have career driven, are well organized and detail oriented with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Key activities include directing the work of designers, completing project designs, supporting our professional engineers, liaising with project stakeholders, and performing quality assurance functions. The selected individual will be supported by a multidisciplinary team.This position is office based currently operating on a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days at home.Successfully passing Drug & Alcohol Screening is a requirement for this role.Qualifications and Experience:

• Electrical Engineering or Power Systems degree from a Canadian accredited university or equivalent.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with a Canadian Engineering Association, or eligible to within 12 months
• A minimum of four (4) years of combined experience in utilities/infrastructure electrical design
• A minimum of two (2) years in substation physical (combination of experience, including protection and control design will be considered)
• Aptitude and career interest in technical leadership
• Familiarity with utility and national standards
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient using MS Office

Any of the below experience will be considered an asset for the role:

• Electrical engineering/design experience on BC Hydro and/or industrial projects

Job Responsibilities:

• Key contributor to utility substation upgrades and expansions up to 500kV.
• Prepare and direct other to prepare designs for substation physical, protection and control infrastructure according to client and national standards and requirements.
• Prepare project documentation and deliverables in accordance with client’s project and Engineering Design Practices (i.e. evaluation reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis, calculations, hazard logs, test plans)
• Checking and reviewing work of peers and mentoring junior team members
• Prepare signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record (PoR) in accordance with EGBC and client’s Design Practices.
• Manage workload to meet project schedules.
• Define design scope and resolve design issues in a manner that is consistent with design objective.
• Coordinating with clients, co-workers, subcontractors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders
• Attend project meetings, conduct site inspections, and complete field reviews; approximately 10% of the time will be out of the office.
• Provide technical and administrative support through all phases of a project.
• Prepare project estimates and schedules.
• Independently analyze and resolve a variety of challenging and unusual engineering problems.
• Participates in short-and long-range planning for station electrical/P&C personnel requirements and pursuit of client’s projects.
• Ability to use standard industry analysis software or hand/excel calculations to effectively perform the duties.
• Travel to various sites around the province (BC) to perform engineering duties.
• Conduct design review of work completed by internal and external consultants to ensure design standards and specifications are met.
• Provide technical assistance and construction support in the field, as well as undertake field reviews as required by EGBC.

À propos d’Actalent:Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusionChez Actalent, la diversité et l’inclusion constituent le pont vers l’équité et la réussite de notre personnel. La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion (DE&I) sont ancrées dans notre culture par :

• L’embauche des talents diversifiés ;
• Le maintien d’un environnement inclusif par une autoréflexion permanente ;
• La mise en place d’une culture de soin, d’engagement, et de reconnaissance par des résultats concrets ;
• L’assurance des opportunités de croissance pour nos gens.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

Expected salary

Location

New Westminster, BC

Job date

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:27:36 GMT

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