Senior Electrical Engineer – David Aplin Group

Title of the Job: Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job Description: Join an award-winning consulting firm and advance your career. Aplin has partnered with a Vancouver-based company to hire a Senior Electrical Engineer.Reporting to the Director, Electrical, SCADA & Facilities, the successful candidate will work with other electrical staff, mentor junior staff and act as project electrical lead.Benefits & Perks:

• They offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. Hybrid work agreement (3 days in office, up to 2 days remote per week)
• Expected Salary (British Columbia): $121 600 – $167 300 The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Design power distribution, power generation and substations for low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems of industrial plants such as pump stations, water treatment plants, and other industries;
• Perform load calculations as well as utilize modeling software to size transformers, generators, switchgear, breakers, switches, MCCs, cables, capacitor banks, UPS, harmonic filters, and other electrical equipment;
• Develop electrical models using ETAP and EasyPower and perform analysis such as power flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection & coordination, harmonics, and static & dynamic motor start up;
• Develop single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, equipment layout and elevation drawings, P&IDs, grounding layouts, motor schematics and wiring diagrams, instrument loop diagrams, equipment interconnection wiring diagrams, AC/DC schematics, cable schedules, cable tray layouts, area classification drawings, fire alarm riser and layout, control panel layouts, specifications, cost estimates, lighting layouts, etc.;
• Selection of metering and protection relays, CTs, and PTs;
• Develop network wiring diagrams depicting nodes and communications of networks implementing protocols such as Profinet, ModBus TCP/IP, DeviceNet, or Ethernet;
• Undertake internal technical reviews and verification checks on analysis, reports, designs and associated advice;
• Carry out project management, contract administration and field reviews for project under construction;
• Ensure that projects meet quality assurance requirements and the needs;
• Assist with and prepare fee estimates, quotations and offers of service to clients, and assist with the preparation of expressions of interest and bids as required;
• Build effective networks and working relationships with key stakeholders and especially clients, current and future;
• Expand our service offerings in key areas. Secure electrical engineering assignments;
• Mentor junior staff;
• Participate in client project requirements meetings and value analysis;
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent;
• Carry out project management, contract administration and field reviews for project under construction;
• Maintain client service through project delivery, communication with clients, and acting on client feedback;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of electrical consulting design experience in industrial sector;
• P.Eng Designation
• Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution;
• Experience in preparation of detail design drawings including single-line and three-line diagrams, equipment layouts and elevations, grounding layouts, motor schematics and wiring diagrams, equipment interconnection wiring diagrams, AC/DC schematics, instrument loop diagrams, electrical P&IDs, cable schedules, cable tray layouts, area classification drawings, grounding layouts, fire alarm riser and layout, control panel layouts, specifications, cost estimates, lighting layouts, etc;
• Experience in sizing, developing specifications, and reviewing shop drawings of low-voltage and medium-voltage equipment including switchgear, generators, transformers, motor control centre, variable frequency drives, generators, breakers, switches, power monitoring & metering relays, CTs, PTs, capacitor banks, harmonic filters, etc.;
• Experience in industrial project detail design cycle – analysis, design, development of drawings and specifications, cost estimation, construction support and commissioning;
• Experience in performing power system studies using ETAP, SKM or EasyPower- power flow, short circuit, protection and coordination, arc flash, dynamic and static motor start up analysis, and harmonics analysis;
• Sufficient knowledge of industrial plant automation to integrate motors and other equipment with the plant PLC, RTU, DCS and SCADA;
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, DeviceNet, and Ethernet;
• Experience in application of electrical codes and standards such as CEC, IEEE, NFPA, NEMA, NESC, ANSI, ATS, FM Global, etc;
• Results orientated, with a reputation for, project delivery, quality, and customer service, and commercial acumen;
• Strong ability to optimise and prioritize conflicting demands in a busy environment, to achieve deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and English written and verbal communication skills;
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail; and
• Clean driving record/abstract.
• Experience with Metro Vancouver engineering standards is a strong asset.
• Experience with Metro Vancouver drafting standards is a strong asset.
• Experience with Metro Vancouver projects and construction procedures is a strong asset.

Aplin is an award-winning employment agency dedicated to connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and there are no fees to apply for our jobs or to engage with our recruiters in finding a new career. Companies hire us to help them expand and diversify their teams. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, which includes having the appropriate documentation, such as a work permit.

Company Name: David Aplin Group

Salary: $121600 – 167300 per year

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