Engineer/Scientist (Electrical and I&C Design) - New Brunswick

Description

• Provide electrical power distribution engineering analysis for new and existing nuclear power plants and designs including advanced reactors.
• Interface effectively with other staff on multi-disciplinary design and technical projects.
• Perform engineering design and analysis following established Engineering design and change control procedures
• Perform conceptual and/or detailed design of instrumentation and control systems, including definition of system functional and performance requirements, definition of control logic and wiring arrangements, control parameters, setpoints, instrument ranges and environmental qualification and seismic qualification.
• Interface with construction/procurement partners and utility stakeholders, throughout the lifecycle of the design project (i.e., from preliminary and conceptual engineering to detailed design, implementation and close-out) to provide practical and effective solutions as per requirements.
• Understand and assess client problems and determine appropriate means of solution.
• Conduct technical assessments and emergent troubleshooting/engineering to support new build projects and existing operating units.
• Stay current with developments within their field of expertise.
• Develop life cycle plans, including inspection and test programs
• Provide field support for design and design modifications, including provision of field engineering.
• Perform condition assessments of electrical equipment such as transformers, breakers, switch gears, electric motors, motor control centers, generators and other power plant equipment
• Perform electrical analysis, equipment protection, cable and electrical equipment selection
• Perform specification, sizing, and selection for various types of I&C components, and produce component related documentation including assessment documents, setpoint calculations, error analyses, technical specifications, etc.

Requirements

• Familiarity with rigorous engineering change control processes and application of QA programs
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/I&C Engineering
• Good working knowledge of basic generation plant design/operation related to Nuclear power plants, skid-based designs, or international power projects.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience is considered necessary.
• Good time management skills and demonstrated capability to interface effectively with and gain the trust of customers.
• Proven track record in electrical design and analysis in electrical power distribution or industrial instrumentation and control, including application to nuclear plants
• In depth knowledge and experience of use of appropriate codes and standards, as applied to nuclear plant and conventional plants.
• Experience in performing condition assessments of electrical equipment such as transformers, breakers, switch gears, electric motors, motor control centers, generators and other power plant equipment
• Experience in leading technical projects to successful conclusions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and have demonstrated a high commitment to quality.
• Knowledge of the life cycle management of electrical equipment.
• Candidates are expected to have or to pursue attainment of the P.Eng. designation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of generating station power upgrades including necessary system protection/system stability and relaying
• Experience with Small Modular Reactor or Advance Reactor designs is an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical design engineering
• Experience in project management and interfacing with and coordinating activities of multi-disciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.

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