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Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Power System Engineer - Subject Matter Expert

Power Systems EngineeringPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeCanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Subject matter expertise in electrical system studies, including load flow, short circuit, motor starting analysis, harmonic analysis, protection and relay coordination, relay setting files, arc flash studies, and grounding studies, using ETAP or SKM.
  • Advanced knowledge of programming GE protection relays using Enner Vista software and similar protection relays from other electrical vendors.
  • Ability to design medium- and high-voltage single-line diagrams, including protection, control, and metering diagrams, with strong knowledge of relay, protection, and metering systems associated with substations and e-houses.
  • Ability to perform electrical equipment sizing calculations, including transformer, cable, neutral grounding resistor, motor control center, and grounding calculations.
  • Ability to manage assigned work effectively, including prioritizing, executing, reporting, and managing schedules and budgets.
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution and registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada.
  • 15 years of electrical distribution design experience for oil and gas facilities across conceptual, front-end engineering design, and detailed engineering phases.
  • Experience with ETAP and SKM, advanced protection relay programming knowledge, and familiarity with Canadian Electrical Code, CSA, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, API, and NEMA codes and standards.
  • Excellent written and verbal English, including the ability to prepare technical reports, scope documents, and presentations, coordinate with the High-Value Engineering Center, and maintain professional client relationships.
  • Strong leadership, teamwork, organization, analytical skills, attention to detail, and client service across concurrent projects.
  • Observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment, and Quality rules of the company, its clients, and the governing authorities of the host country.

Responsibilities

  • Manage assigned work by prioritizing, executing, reporting, and managing schedules and budgets.
  • Support multiple capital sustaining projects.
  • Establish scopes of work, effort-hour estimates, and deliverable lists.
  • Attend project team, client, and vendor review meetings.
  • Review designs for constructability and conformity with project requirements.
  • Perform field visits to validate existing drawings and confirm tie-in locations.
  • Use the Workshare office or High-Value Engineering Center to complete electrical deliverables.
  • Supervise, coach, and support team members on projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, including reasonable ad hoc tasks within the scope of the role as directed by a supervisor, management, or client.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience managing vendor packages for substations, e-houses, transformers, and variable frequency drives; high-voltage design; lightning protection; and engineering, procurement, and construction experience leading local and workshare teams.

About the Company

Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded
1919

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