Senior Electrical Engineer
- NB, Canada
- Chiasson Office, NB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated marine or industrial low and high voltage power system design and implementation experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Our team is growing and we are specifically looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Power team. At Canal, we have organized our engineering team into five disciplines: Power, Control, Integration, Build and Design. The Power team is responsible for the design and delivery of robust, efficient marine electrical power systems, including generation, distribution, protection and load management.
Job Summary
Reporting to an Engineering Manager, the Senior Electrical Engineer participates in the design, development, implementation and documentation of marine systems and solutions. This role is accountable to gather and analyze technical information (including product data sheets, measurements and functional descriptions) to produce engineering designs, drawings, recommendations and instructions for project stakeholders. As a part of a discipline team, the Senior Electrical Engineer will mentor and guide technical staff with varying levels of engineering experience and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and the documentation of processes and practices to ensure standardization and quality control. The Senior Electrical Engineer will be called upon to provide project leadership, offering technical advice and guidance as well as assigning work to other technical resources. At times, this role will support business development activities through assisting with technical proposals/bids and by identifying new opportunities with existing clients.
Education and Licensing
Provides engineering and design expertise for marine vessels; advances technical breadth and aptitude and applies knowledge and skills across the disciplines of: Power, Controls, Integration, Build and Design toward the execution of projects.
Job Summary
Reporting to an Engineering Manager, the Senior Electrical Engineer participates in the design, development, implementation and documentation of marine systems and solutions. This role is accountable to gather and analyze technical information (including product data sheets, measurements and functional descriptions) to produce engineering designs, drawings, recommendations and instructions for project stakeholders. As a part of a discipline team, the Senior Electrical Engineer will mentor and guide technical staff with varying levels of engineering experience and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and the documentation of processes and practices to ensure standardization and quality control. The Senior Electrical Engineer will be called upon to provide project leadership, offering technical advice and guidance as well as assigning work to other technical resources. At times, this role will support business development activities through assisting with technical proposals/bids and by identifying new opportunities with existing clients.
Education and Licensing
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent from a university of recognized standing
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) in good standing with EGBC or PEO (complete or in progress)
- A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated marine or industrial low and high voltage power system design and implementation experience
- Experience in the design, development and implementation of electrical generation, distribution and/or power conversion systems, SCADA systems, integrated platform systems, associated technologies and/or system integration
- Experience in leading project teams and supervising work of technical staff with varying levels of experience
- Experience in the design of protection schemes and protective device settings for various types of generation and distribution equipment (generators, transformers, feeders, etc.). Testing and commissioning experience of protective schemes is an asset
- Experience in performing power system analysis – short circuit, arc flash, harmonic, coordination, load flow, dynamic stability using ETAP, SKM, Easy Power, or similar software
- Demonstrated working knowledge of IEEE and IEC standards and guidelines relevant to power system design and reliability
- Experience in design, sizing, and procurement of high and low voltage generation and distribution equipment
- Technical project management or coordination experience is an asset
- Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, CADMATIC, EPLAN, or similar is an asset
- Analytical problem solving and decision-making
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment and across multiple projects
- Ability to manage a diverse workload while prioritizing time and resources
- Effective communication, interpersonal and customer relation skills
- Proficiency at the intermediate level in the use of MS Office products, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Provides engineering and design expertise for marine vessels; advances technical breadth and aptitude and applies knowledge and skills across the disciplines of: Power, Controls, Integration, Build and Design toward the execution of projects.
- Deliver on the design, development, integration and documentation of marine systems
- Ensure that engineering deliverables meet regulatory standards, contract and client requirements
- Produce design documents that include but are not limited to single line diagrams, electrical schematics, electrical load analysis, equipment arrangements, cable specification, interface control documents, short circuit / coordination / arc flash analysis, reports and surveys
- Develop material specifications and bills of material in accordance with client strategies and requirements
- Provide guidance and direction to suppliers and subcontractors related to electrical systems design, achieving contract, cost and schedule performance
- Communicate with production and installation workers to clarify design details and receive feedback for improvements
- Integrate multiple systems into a cohesive and reliable marine architecture
- Interface with a project management function through regularly collaborating with the project management team for project initiating, planning, execution, monitoring / controlling and closing of projects ensuring timely and efficient project execution
- Actively contribute to project reporting needs including communicating task status and progression through deliverables
- Contribute to project technical reviews ensuring all designs meet industry regulations and client specifications; liaise with production personnel to clarify design details and implement feedback
- Engage with clients as needed, supporting technical discussions and design reviews; supporting procurement with technical specifications and vendor evaluations, as needed
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, templates, design libraries, tools and processes related to the assigned discipline, including those required for efficient transfer of data between design products and across disciplines
- Support the Quality function in developing and maintaining quality control and assurance procedures for related services and deliverables
- Provide technical illustrations for documentation and manuals
- Complete work in alignment to developed standards and procedures
- Collaborate with members of the business development team to build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients as required; participate in understanding technical requirements and aligning them with our services
- Assist in the preparation of technical proposals, bids and RFP responses in collaboration with internal colleagues
- Represent Canal at industry conferences, trade shows and networking events as required to promote brand visibility and generate leads
More about this job
Responsibilities
Design, integrate, and document marine electrical power systems, producing engineering drawings, analyses, specifications, and other deliverables that meet regulatory, contractual, and client requirements. Provide technical leadership to project teams and suppliers, collaborate with project management, production, and clients, and contribute to quality improvement, standardization, and business development.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent and Professional Engineer registration in good standing with EGBC or PEO, either completed or in progress. Candidates need at least five years of marine or industrial power-system design and implementation experience, including protection and power-system analysis, along with relevant standards knowledge, project leadership, and strong communication and organizational skills.
Skills
- Marine Electrical Power System Design
- High- and Low-Voltage Systems
- Power Generation and Distribution
- Power Conversion
- Protection Schemes and Protective Device Settings
- Power System Analysis
- ETAP
- SKM
- EasyPower
- SCADA Systems
- System Integration
- IEEE and IEC Standards
- Electrical Equipment Sizing and Procurement
- Project Leadership
- AutoCAD
- Technical Documentation
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Categories
- Engineering
- Transportation
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Marine Electrical Engineering
- Power Systems
- High Voltage
- Low Voltage
- Power Generation
- Power Distribution
- Power Conversion
- Protection Schemes
- Protective Device Settings
- Short-Circuit Analysis
- Arc-Flash Analysis
- Harmonic Analysis
- Coordination Analysis
- Load-Flow Analysis
- Dynamic Stability
- ETAP
- SKM
- EasyPower
- SCADA
- Integrated Platform Systems
- IEEE Standards
- IEC Standards
- AutoCAD
- AutoCAD Electrical
- CADMATIC
- EPLAN
- Electrical Schematics
- Single-Line Diagrams
- Electrical Load Analysis
- Professional Engineer