MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Transmission Stations on behalf of on of BC’s largest electrical and utilities providers.
Location: Burnaby, BC | Hybrid (2-3 days in office per week)
Contract Duration: 2 years
Overview: This position is needed to help with an increasing workload in capital project, emergency replacement and restoration work, asset management strategic OMA work programs and Owners Engineer review work. The ideal candidate will have experience in design of high-voltage utility substations.
Responsibilities:
- This role requires experience with the design of electrical utility substations with operating voltages from 12kV to 500kV and demonstrated experience working with utility design solutions a in an electric utility environment.
- Prepare project documentation and deliverables in accordance with project and Engineering Design Practices (i.e. evaluation reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis, calculations, hazard logs, test plans).
- Prepare design work packages including scope, duration, and level of effort estimates.
- Prepare signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record (PoR) in accordance with EGBC and relevant Design Practices.
- Provide technical assistance and construction support in the field, and undertake field reviews as required by EGBC.
- Design for the following Electrical Systems related to Transmission Stations:
- Ground Grid
- Site Layout and equipment clearances
- Control, feeder, and compressor buildings
- Electrical equipment supports
Requirements:
Must haves:
- A minimum eight (8) years of experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalent
- A condition of employment for this job is that the candidate maintains their Class 5 Driver's License: In good standing.
- Electrical background with a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in substation design.
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction and eligible for registration as such with Engineers & Geoscientists BC
Nice to have:
- CAD skills, particularly with 3-D modeling, using Autodesk products such as AutoCAD, Inventor and Vault will be considered as an asset.
- Technical knowledge in major electrical equipment such as transformers, capacitors, reactors, disconnect switches and circuit breakers, FACTS devices such as SVC and STATCOM, and energy storage technologies such as BESS and Hydrogen will be considered as an asset.
For more current job opportunities, Follow MatchBox at linkedin.com/company/matchbox-recruitment/
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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.
Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com
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