Senior Electrical Engineer – Transmission

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #13825
• Salary: CA$113,000 Per Hour

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking Senior Transmission Electrical Engineers to join a high-performing Transmission Electrical Design team. These professionals will be responsible for applying advanced engineering expertise to the planning, design, and delivery of major transmission infrastructure projects.
The position involves resolving complex technical challenges, providing design oversight, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to successfully deliver critical infrastructure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
*    Conduct electrical studies related to the design of high voltage transmission lines including, but not limited to, grounding system design, step and touch potentials calculations, AC interference with pipelines/railways, lightning protection, electrical safety, and EMF analysis.
*    Work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary engineering team to design transmission lines rated at 60 kV to 500 kV.
*    Manage medium and large-sized projects and work packages, write technical specifications and standards, and prepare estimates.
*    Prepare, review, and sign the study reports and drawings.
*    Provide technical and site support during the installation, commissioning and maintenance phases.
*    Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external colleagues to determine relative priorities, assess the impact of work on others and resolve issues of concern.
*    Review the work of the consultants and contractors to ensure accuracy, achievement of required results, and adherence to accepted engineering practice.
*    Impart engineering knowledge and encourage the professional development of engineers as well as coaching and mentoring of junior staff is a key responsibility in this role.

Requirements
*    Bachelor’s or higher academic degree in Electrical engineering recognized by Canadian Universities.
*    Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C (EGBC).
*    A minimum of 8 years (Senior Engineer) experience with a minimum of 2 years in transmission line design experience in the electric utility industry. Candidates with fewer qualifications and/or experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for a lower level position.
*    A commitment to ongoing personal development and participation in professional societies.
*    Excellent leadership, communications, technical writing, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
*    Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams, preferably as the lead engineer or project engineer coordinating resources and managing relationships.
Preference will be given to candidates who have some experience and knowledge of one or more of the following:
*    Experience with applicable computer applications such as SES-CDEGS and EMTP-RV.
*    Experience in electrical studies related to the design of grounding systems, lightning protection, insulation coordination, electromagnetic fields (EMFs), or AC interference.
 

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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