Electrical Engineer - Systems Studies

Job Description

Spark Power is looking for an Electrical Engineer ( 2 to 5 years of experience) to join our team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for developing electrical engineering packages for construction projects in the utilities, large commercial and industrial sectors. This is a very hands-on role, working directly with clients, our sales team and managers to answer technical questions and create proposed solutions.

What will you do as an Electrical Engineer?

• The primary role of an Electrical Engineer is to perform power system studies using SKM, EasyPower or ETAP. These include Short-Circuit Analysis, Protective Device Coordination, Arc Flash Studies, Load Flow and Harmonics studies.
• Provide arc flash hazard mitigation recommendations to improve equipment and personnel safety of our client.
• Perform Ground Grid System Design & Analysis for new construction or substation upgrade projects.
• Assist in developing protection philosophy and protection system scheme and design set.
• This position requires interfacing with clients, owners, consultants and construction crew and therefore strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Responsible for working independently under general direction and will progress to carry out non-routine tasks of substantial variety and complexity.
• The successful candidate will require a sound understanding of related electrical principles and practices.
• Promote quality service to ensure employee, customer and supplier satisfaction.

Major Duties Include

• Perform Short Circuit, Coordination & Arc Flash studies using ETAP or EasyPower. Perform site data collection when required.
• Perform Harmonics & Power Factor Correction Studies.
• Perform Ground Grid Design & Analysis
• Generate settings file for IEDs from manufacturers including SEL, GE, ABB, Basler AND Siemens
• Create ,read and interpret electrical AC & DC schematics, AC three-line, logic diagrams and SLDs
• Inspect, test, operate and troubleshoot AC & DC control and protection wiring schematic.
• Develop detailed construction work packages or engineering work packages.
• Be familiar with industry-specific codes and Standards (CEC, CSA, IEEE, and NETA).
• Create or Modify Single Line and Three Line Drawing using AutoCAD.
• Be safety conscious and have the willingness to learn Electrical Lockout/Tag-out procedures and gain Electrical Safety Awareness.
• Exercise due diligence in the care and operation of corporate assets.
• Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Here are some of the perks Spark Power employees enjoy

• Diverse and exciting scope of work
• Continuous training and skills improvement
• Career advancement opportunities (ex – Branch Manager or Regional Manager)
• Competitive wages plus incentive plan
• Laptop and phone provided
• Travel opportunities
• Excellent benefit package
• RRSP
• Employee referral program
• Corporate discounts, Spark Store
• Supportive and fun company culture with contests, employee recognition programs, training and development programs - SparkU
• ….and much more

Do you have the Spark? Here’s what we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 2 - 5 years of direct Electrical Power Distribution design and engineering experience, industrial facilities preferred.
• P.Eng. designation will be considered an asset.
• Minimum 2 - 5 years of experience in Renewable, Industrial and Commercial facilities.
• Working experience designing, developing, and leading different phases of Engineering Projects; from early stages up to Detailed Engineering.
• Working experience developing and leading Construction Work Packages.
• Working experience developing and leading Material Requisitions and Technical Bid Evaluations.
• Working experience developing Electrical Area Classification studies, including thorough understanding of CEC / OESC
• Proficient in various electrical calculations (i.e. Voltage Drop, Cable Sizing/Ampacities, Basic Short Circuit Calcs, Grounding Design, Equipment Sizing Ratings, Equipment Specification)
• Proficient in various electrical software (i.e. SKM, Easy Power, CYMCAP, CYMGrd, ETAP or equivalent)
• Working experience with Drawing Mark-ups
• Working knowledge of Computer Aided Design software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.).