Original job description
Job Title - Electrical Engineer IV
Job Location - 650 Markland Street,Cachet Corporate Center, Markham, Ontario, Canada, L6C 0M1
Duration- 12+Months
Travel is 25%
This position will be responsible for executing Protection and Control Engineering and Consulting services in Transmission, Distribution and Industrial markets in the US and Canada. Reporting through the Grid Automation North America Protection and Control Engineering manager , the Lead Protection and Control Engineer will be part of the regional Projects and Services execution team. Activities will include designing, programming, testing and commissioning protection and control related applications for power system design and substation automation projects.
Position Summary: The Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests electrical systems and components to ensure functionality and efficiency. Responsibilities: Assist in designing and developing electrical systems and components. Conduct testing and troubleshooting of electrical equipment and systems. Document technical activities and prepare detailed reports. Collaborate with teams to ensure project specifications and timelines are met. Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Entry-level experience or internship in electrical engineering preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in electrical design software and tools. Knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, and safety protocols.
Essential Responsibilities
Design and delivery of complex protection solutions for generation, transmission, distribution systems for electrical utilities and industrial clients.
Participate in the design and development of microgrid solutions including power flow optimization and dispatching algorithms.
Perform engineering studies and analyses such as: short circuit, load flow, ground grid design, Lightening protection studies, Insulation coordination, arc-flash studies, protective device coordination, etc.
Create relay setting files to include programming of Protection and Control Elements, Control Logic and Communications settings and third-party protective relays.
Test customized Protection and Control solutions both in house and at customer installations
Ability to model and conduct power system simulations using RTDS simulator or equivalent
Provide factory acceptance test plans and testing services to validate protection designs for customer witnessing
Site acceptance test planning and field support up to and including commissioning of new applications
Assist software tool development to automate the engineering process internally and externally with key utility partners
Participate in project meetings with project managers and customers on technical discussions
More about this job
Responsibilities
Design, program, test, and commission protection and control solutions for utility and industrial power systems, including transmission, distribution, generation, and microgrid applications. Conduct power system studies, develop relay settings and control logic, support acceptance testing and commissioning, and collaborate with customers and project teams.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is listed, along with preferred entry-level experience or an internship. The role also calls for analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency with electrical design tools, and knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, and safety protocols; its complex engineering duties indicate substantial senior-level expertise.
Skills
- Protection And Control Engineering
- Electrical System Design
- Substation Automation
- Relay Programming
- Power System Studies
- Microgrid Design
- Power Flow Optimization
- Power System Simulation
- RTDS Simulation
- Factory Acceptance Testing
- Site Acceptance Testing
- Commissioning
- Troubleshooting
- Technical Documentation
- Customer Collaboration
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Consulting
- Technology
Keywords
- Protection And Control
- Transmission Systems
- Distribution Systems
- Generation Systems
- Industrial Power Systems
- Substation Automation
- Microgrids
- Power Flow Optimization
- Dispatching Algorithms
- Short-Circuit Analysis
- Load-Flow Analysis
- Ground Grid Design
- Lightning Protection Studies
- Insulation Coordination
- Arc-Flash Studies
- Relay Settings
- Control Logic
- Communications Settings
- Protective Relays
- RTDS Simulator
- Power System Simulation
- Factory Acceptance Testing
- Site Acceptance Testing
- Commissioning
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Design Software
- Safety Regulations
