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Engineering, design, and advisory for sustainability.

Electrical Engineer-Power System

Power Systems EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of professional experience conducting electrical power system studies for industrial-plant design at a consulting engineering firm.
  • Membership in good standing with the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec; membership in other professional engineering associations is an asset.
  • Experience visiting client job sites to gather information and participating in design review meetings.
  • Experience supervising electrical installations at job sites and participating in electrical check-outs and start-ups.
  • Ability to work under and meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent knowledge of ETAP and EASYPOWER digital power-system modeling software; knowledge of SKM Power Tools is an asset.
  • Ability to work independently, make decisions, and take responsibility for technical matters.
  • Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
  • Strong understanding of industrial electrical distribution equipment, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, indoor and outdoor unit substations, transformers, high-voltage substation equipment, motor control centers, variable-frequency drives, motors, uninterruptible power supplies, capacitor banks, harmonic filters, soft starters, and overhead lines.
  • Knowledge, interpretation, and application of the Canadian Electrical Code, National Electrical Code, and applicable electrical standards.
  • Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D and AutoCAD Plant 3D modeling is an asset.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct electrical power-system studies, including load flow, short circuit, relay settings and protection coordination, arc flash, harmonic evaluations, ground-grid sizing, and motor-starting analyses.
  • Review and create power-system simulations, reports, studies, and recommendations.
  • Develop single-line diagrams, metering and protection diagrams, underground and above-ground power cabling, grounding plans and details, medium- and low-voltage motor control center layouts, cable schedules, control and annunciator panel schematics, motor power and control schematics, termination lists, interconnection wiring diagrams, and uninterruptible power supply and emergency backup system designs.
  • Size high-, medium-, and low-voltage cables based on ampacity, derating factors, and voltage-drop calculations.
  • Write specifications for power-distribution equipment, analyze supplier bids and quotations, and recommend purchases.
  • Review and comment on equipment vendors' shop drawings.
  • Approve and apply professional engineering seals to electrical drawings under supervision, as applicable to the candidate.
  • Perform electrical calculations.
  • Assist with physical layout drawings for electrical rooms, transformer rooms, and outdoor substations.
  • Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines to complete projects.
  • Execute technical project work in the area of expertise, primarily concept and detailed engineering design.
  • Approve and seal documents and drawings, including substation layouts, electrical study reports, connection and wiring diagrams, and single-line electrical diagrams.
  • Prepare and submit connection applications and associated design documents to power utility companies.
  • Participate in project kickoff and site meetings, site visits, and meetings with power utility representatives as required.
  • Participate in equipment selection and procurement.
  • Apply relevant standards, codes, and regulations and ensure compliance.
  • Incorporate safety and risk analysis into equipment designs.
  • Write and review technical reports and construction specifications.
  • Coordinate design with other engineering disciplines to deliver projects.
  • Travel to client sites to gather information, participate in design reviews, supervise electrical installations, and support electrical checkout and startup activities as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Membership in professional engineering associations other than the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec.
  • Knowledge of SKM Power Tools.
  • Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D and AutoCAD Plant 3D modeling.

About the Company

AFRY

Engineering, design, and advisory for sustainability.

AFRY provides engineering, design, and advisory services across infrastructure, energy, and industry to advance sustainable development. It assembles multidisciplinary teams to offer end-to-end support, including planning, design, engineering, feasibility studies, and long-term advisory and implementation. It differentiates itself with a global footprint and an integrated, full-lifecycle offering that covers from concept to operation, demonstrated by large-scale projects like floating solar PV. Its goal is to accelerate the transition to a sustainable society through value-driven, long-term partnerships with clients.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Solna kommun, Sweden
Founded
1895

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