Lead Electrical Engineer – Nuclear

Overview

Lead electrical engineer for nuclear projects, overseeing design and client deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• code compliance
• design qa
• design calculations
• construction support
• project leadership
• progress reporting

Tasks

-Ensuring compliance with Canadian electrical codes and standards, relevant industry standards and regulations. Coordination and liaison with clients and approving authorities. -Technical review and quality control of design drawings and documents; Providing quality assurance, check design packages and adhere to GHD QA/QC processes. -Serving as electrical discipline lead on nuclear projects and lead project-specific teams comprised of other engineers, designers and drafters. -Professional sealing of technical documents. -Providing support during tendering and construction including responding to RFIs, assisting GHD and client site personnel, reviewing shop drawings, evaluating electrical reports (short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, ground potential rise (GPR), harmonics, etc), completing site inspections, preparing testing plans, preparation and evaluation of change orders and participation in construction meetings. -Interpreting client standards and specifications, performing design calculations, distributing work within the electrical project team and participating in interdisciplinary coordination. -Leading electrical project teams throughout project phases and monitoring schedule, quality of deliverable and budgets. -Participating in internal and external meetings, prepare progress reports, and take responsibility to ensure design is completed within allocated budget and schedule. -Writing proposals and developing level of effort estimates. -Developing design documents including but not limited to preliminary design reports, technical memorandums, detail design packages including electrical drawings, specifications, bill of materials, process narratives, construction sequence, equipment procurement documents and sub-contractor requisitions.

Requirements

• p.eng
• electrical eng
• etap
• smartplant
• nuclear
• 15+ yrs

What You Bring

-Proven experience of covering I&C scope as lead electrical engineer is an asset -Experience mentoring and supervising junior staff. -Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s Degree or equivalent preferred. -Knowledge of instrumentation and controls would be considered a strong asset. -Demonstrated experience working on medium and/or large-scale projects designing nuclear power generation systems, substations within a consulting environment. -Experience with managing client relations, scope changes, schedule and budgets, on complex engineering projects. -Working knowledge of Smartplant Electrical software would be an asset. -Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario; P.Eng. in other provinces or PMP certification considered assets. -Experience with design of fire alarm, heat tracing and cathodic protection systems will be considered a strong asset. -G class driver’s license and ability to visit site when required. -Excellent knowledge of Canadian electrical codes and standards, relevant industry standards and regulations (CNSC, NRC, IAEA) -Be a part of multi-functional teams with the ability to relate well and cooperate with other members of the team, to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals. -Working knowledge of power system and modelling software using tools like ETAP, EasyPower or SKM. -Eligibility to obtain relevant Nuclear Security Clearance. -Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience working on and/or leading nuclear projects. -Proven experience with Owner’s Engineer role

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About Ghd

-With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions. -The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings. -Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities. -The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.

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