Electrical Engineer
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 8+ years of experience in engineering design, design review, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description:
Parsons is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our West Canada Rail & Transit Engineering team based in either Calgary or Edmonton, AB, or Vancouver, BC. This position will primarily support project delivery across province of BC, AB, and SK. .
What You'll Be Doing:
- Deliver electrical engineering designs for all types of electrical systems in an industrial, a rail & transit system, EV charging system, and water/wastewater treatment facilities systems and similar industrial projects.
- Perform electrical system analysis and calculations including load flow, short circuit, harmonics, arc flash, P&C, and grounding system, etc. Experience with simulation tools.
- Design substations, medium voltage and low voltage power distribution, motor control centers and standby generator backup power system, including distribution equipment layouts, transformer and equipment sizing, UPS and standby generator sizing, load calculations, lighting, and single-line diagrams and fire alarm and detection system.
- Assess earthing, bonding, and lightning protection systems, ensuring compliance with applicable international standards and project requirements.
- Develop schematic diagrams for power supply, distribution, and motor control systems, wire/conduit sizing and duct banks and pull boxes sizing and layout, lighting, receptacle systems, and reflective ceiling plans and installation details.
- Prepare conduit and cable schedules, panelboard schedules, and facility layouts.
- Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and constructors to deliver design-build projects efficiently.
- Conduct thorough technical reviews of engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and material submittals from contractors.
- Prepare technical review reports, comment registers, presentations, and recommendations in support of project delivery.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, mechanical, and project management) to ensure seamless system integration and resolve design conflicts.
- Conduct independent field investigations and collect data to support design work and anticipate potential challenges with proactive solutions.
- Coordinating and supervising the pre-installation work of Electrical activities and operations.
- Prepare technical specifications.
- Provide engineering services during construction, including review of shop drawings, requests for clarification, requests for deviation, testing reports, operation and maintenance manuals, and as-built drawings, witnessing manufacturer’s factory testing, etc.
- Travel to suppliers, clients, or construction site locations is required.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (BSEE).
- 8+ years of experience in engineering design, design review, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems
- Strong knowledge of international electrical standards, including NACE, ASTM, NEC, IEC, IEEE, CEC, and NFPA, as well as local authority requirements.
- Familiarity with safety standards, including Cal OSHA, as well as local safety authority requirements and bylaws.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Familiarity with City/civil service organizations.
- Previous experience designing sustainable energy systems (e.g., biogas cogeneration and all types of green energies) and industrial Water/.Sewage treatment facilities.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
The Electrical Engineer will deliver electrical designs for rail, transit, and industrial projects, including power distribution, substations, and control systems. They will also conduct technical reviews, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide engineering support during construction and commissioning.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and possess at least 8 years of experience in design, installation, and testing of electrical systems. Strong knowledge of international electrical standards such as IEEE, IEC, and NEC is required.
Skills
- Electrical engineering design
- Power distribution
- Substation design
- Load flow analysis
- Short circuit analysis
- Grounding system design
- Motor control centers
- Standby generator systems
- Fire alarm systems
- Technical review
- Project delivery
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Field investigation
- Electrical standards compliance
- Commissioning
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employer paid provincial care premiums
- Tax-Free Savings Account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Sick leave
- Gym membership discounts
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Construction
- Transportation
Keywords
- Electrical Engineering
- Rail & Transit
- Power Distribution
- Substation
- Load Flow
- Short Circuit
- Harmonics
- Arc Flash
- Grounding
- Motor Control Centers
- UPS
- Standby Generator
- Fire Alarm
- NACE
- ASTM
- NEC
- IEC
- IEEE
- CEC
- NFPA
- Cal OSHA
- Design-build
- Commissioning
- Infrastructure
- EV Charging