Manager, Electrical & Instrumentation, Western Canada
Ausenco
Multinational consulting engineering and project delivery firm serving resources and industrial sectors.
Lead and manage electrical & instrumentation engineering for mining projects in Western Canada.
4 days ago ago
C$160,000 - C$195,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Office Full-Time
Company Size
3,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Project delivery
Asset operations and optimisation
Industrial & Infrastructure
Minerals & Metals
Operations & Maintenance
Sustainability
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Infrastructure
Energy
Water Resources
Transmission and Distribution
Sustainability
Pipeline Systems
Asset Management and Optimisation
Role
Description
power distribution
control systems
engineering studies
vendor coordination
technical support
project planning
Supervise and direct engineers, designers, and draftspeople in preparing design documents, including drawings, specifications, schedules, and estimates
Prepare, review, and approve engineering and design deliverables including but not limited to medium & low voltage power distribution single line diagrams, power and control schemes, equipment and cable tray layouts, cable schedules, cable and conduit routings, grounding, lightning, and lighting layouts.
Review and approve controls-related engineering deliverables, i.e., logic drawings, termination/ wiring diagrams, block diagrams, panel layouts, control system topology/ control system architecture, control narratives, and cable schedules.
Perform, review, and approve engineering studies and calculations including arc-flash and coordination, power flow, short-circuit studies and voltage drop for electrical distribution systems.
Reporting to the director of engineering, you will lead, manage and expand the electrical engineering department
Manage complex technical discussions with third parties (customer, suppliers, and regulators) to facilitate appropriate technical decisions.
Conduct business development and prepare/review engineering proposals based on clients’ RFPs/RFQs
Ensure the work meets schedules and coordinate assignments with other disciplines
Review and approve vendor drawings and resolve vendor related issues and witness factory acceptance tests.
Provide technical support to other engineers and designers and mentor junior engineers, designers, and draftspeople
Plan, schedule and determine workforce requirements for multiple concurrent projects
Work efficiently with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters in the preparation of deliverables to Ausenco and customer standards.
Lead and contribute to the execution of multiple projects from conceptual stages to detail design stages, through to construction and commissioning for our clients in the Mining sector
Attend coordination meetings and coordinate design with other engineering disciplines
Identify resource gaps and undertake associated training and recruitment activities at all levels within the discipline to fill such gaps.
Prepare, review, and approve engineering specifications and technical bid evaluations for equipment such as power transformers, medium, and low voltage switchgear, medium voltage starters, motor control centers, variable frequency drives and large synchronous and induction motors.
Verify, correct, modify, and authorize electrical technical documents and drawings
Review and approve instrumentation-related engineering deliverables, i.e. instrument indexes, installation details, location drawings, datasheets, wiring drawings, loop drawings, P&ID's, material requisitions, evaluation of alternatives and selection of instruments, calculations (control valve, flow elements, pressure safety valves), document control logs, bills of material, instrument change approvals and construction work package.
Requirements
p.eng.
etap
plc
scada
leadership
15+ yrs
Familiarity with industry codes and standards such as CEC, NFPA, NEMA and API.
Registered as a P.Eng. in the Province of British Columbia or eligible to be registered.
Familiarity with hardware requirements of PLC, SCADA and DCS control systems is an asset.
Knowledge of electrical and controls design areas including high voltage substations and utility interfaces is an asset.
Previous business development experience with new and existing clients is an asset.
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a Canada or internationally recognized University.
Familiarity with international standards (e.g., NEC, IEC) is advantageous
Proficient with the ETAP and Microsoft Office® package
Experience leading multiple projects simultaneously or a single project of a major size and scope
5 or more years’ experience in a leadership and management role with the proven ability to lead, manage, motivate and influence employees at all levels.
Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical solutions to audiences that include management, co-workers, clients, vendors, and contractors in a multi-disciplined environment.
A successful track record working on medium/large engineering projects within an EPC environment
Technical competence and strong attention to detail
A thorough understanding of power-related studies (Load Flow, Power Factor Correction, Protective Device Coordination, Short Circuit, Arc Flash, and Ground Grid, as a minimum) is key.
Minimum of 15 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer in a mineral processing, or similar industrial setting.
Experience in controls and commissioning is an asset
Benefits
Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.