Senior Electrical Engineer (Remote) Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Vancouver office. As a senior member of the Electrical and Instrumentation team, you will lead and contribute to the execution of projects in conceptual and engineering phases for our clients in the Industrial, Mining and Utility sectors.

About the Role:
• Work efficiently with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters in the preparation of deliverables to customer standards.
• Produce proposals for projects which involve man-hour and schedule estimates related to the Electrical scope of work.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering studies and calculations including arc-flash and coordination, power flow, short-circuit studies and voltage drop for electrical distribution systems.
• 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.
• 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.
• Review and approve vendor drawings and resolve vendor related issues and witness factory acceptance tests.
• Evaluate Value Engineering (cost cutting) items with respect to our level of risk.
• Provide technical support to other engineers and designers. Direct and mentor junior staff.

About You:
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the Canada, USA, Australia or UK.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an internationally recognized University
• Minimum of 15 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer in a mineral processing, or similar heavy industrial setting. Experience working within an EPC environment is preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of high-voltage substations is required.
• HV equipment application and selection is required.
• Experience working with projects starting from preliminary economic assessments, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies
• Excellent leadership skills in Electrical Engineering with ability to handle complex multi-office projects.
• Technical competence and strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards such as CEC, NFPA, NEMA and API. Familiarity with international standards (e.g., NEC, IEC) is advantageous.
• 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 a key.
• Proficient with the ETAP and Microsoft Office®
• Knowledge of electrical and controls design requirements for high voltage substations and utility interfaces is an asset.
• Knowledge of SPEL (smart plant electrical) is an asset.
• Effective communication and presentation skills. Candidates must have the ability to communicate complex technical solutions to audiences that include management, co-workers, clients, vendors, and contractors in a multi-disciplined environment.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and excel in a fast-paced environment.
• This role is 100% remote and will be paid in the local currency, unless otherwise negotiated.

In addition to a competitive remuneration package, we provide employees with a wide range of growth opportunities and training programs to build your skills and pursue your career path.

If this role sounds like you, please submit a detailed application directly to this posting. We thank you for your submission and will contact you if we need further information, or if we wish to progress to interview.