Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation

Description

• Ensuring the latest safe practices and methods are integrated into the design
• Review design documentation with the Owner’s Engineer to ensure the design satisfies the project’s requirements
• Enhance and maintain relationships with internal groups as well as external contractors and clients
• Respond to information requests from construction sites and complete project documentation, including as-builts, calculations, and returning data to clients
• Managing engineering costs and maintaining schedules by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems
• Lead projects from conception through construction and commissioning, including mentoring junior engineers and designers
• Develop one-line & phasing diagrams, layout plans, sections, ground grid layouts, grounding details, conduit & cable routing plans, and details
• Prepare and review drawing lists, engineering documents, specifications, and inspection and testing plans/procedures
• Coordinate construction and commissioning activities with utility clients and subcontractors
• Review of vendor documents against specifications
• Leading and performing engineering design on 12 kV to 500 kV overhead and underground transmission and substation projects from the conceptual design stage through construction
• Working within assigned budgets and schedules.
• Writing and planning project scope, proposals, estimates, change notices, budgets, and similar documents
• Travel to site and liaising with internal groups, external contractors, and clients
• Prepare material take-offs for all electrical equipment, as well as ordering materials through the procurement group

Requirements

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States is considered an asset
• Proven field experience with outage planning, construction sequencing, and commissioning is an asset
• 8-12 years of substation electrical experience in a Transmission & Distribution Utility or EPC organization
• Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university along with a Canadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or the ability to register as a Professional Engineer with EGBC
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fulfilling the duties of Professional Record for work within the field of practice
• Experience interfacing with other substation engineering disciplines such as structural and protection & control and BC Hydro experience
• Strong understanding of regulatory codes and standards, including CSA, NESC, and ANSI/IEEE

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance