Senior Electrical Engineer

The first and primary assignment of this role is an exciting Renewable Energy Mega-Project in Pumped Storage Hydro Power Generation.

Reporting to Project Manager, the Senior Engineer will be accountable for executing projects through sound engineering expertise and project management, engaging in relationship building activities with clients, and identifying opportunities for Magna IV Engineering.

Specifically focusing on solving problems involving power systems, the successful candidate will provide technical expertise, plan and execute projects, provide mentorship, coaching, and leadership to team members, and assist developing new business; ultimately providing exceptional client service through the completion of power systems projects.

Sectors served by Magna IV Engineering include power utilities, gas and oil industry, bulk material handling, pulp and paper, industrial substations, generation facilities, co-generation units, and others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of a Senior Engineer include aspects of technical expertise, engineering knowledge of electrical power systems for utilities, heavy industrial customers and some commercial applications, project management, business development, leadership and mentoring of team members as needed.

Engineering & Design (~75% time commitment)

• Performance of some or all the following, at a level suitable for engineering authentication
• Low, medium and high voltage electrical design
• Design of industrial control schemes, development of control narratives, flex-logic, and implementations of automatic power transfer schemes
• Technical report writing, authenticating, and final-reviewing reports of others
• Electrical power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic evaluation, grounding, etc.)
• Protective relay setting development and relay setting file development
• Software assisted electrical studies: ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, EMTP
• Hand-calculations for electrical studies
• Application of knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code C22.1 Part 1
• Application of knowledge of IEEE Standards related to medium and high voltage installations and studies
• Low, medium & high voltage switchgear design
• Medium & high voltage substation design
• Design of medium and high voltage protection systems (schematics and wiring)
• Configuration of protective relays (SEL, GE, ABB, etc.)
• Computation of complex relay settings and logic
• Support for development of proposals and estimates for areas of practice
• Excellent English communication, written and verbal

Project Management/Support (~15% time commitment)

• Oversee all aspects of assigned projects
• Plan resources effectively and work collaboratively with other teams, departments, and regions to share resources
• Manage projects ranging in values from approximately $10,000 to $500,000 in value
• Complete all project deliverables to the satisfaction of clients
• Assign staff responsibilities clearly and using leadership and communication skills, including engineering work, drafting, quality assurance, etc.
• Maintain strong communication and rapport with the client
• Ensure safe work processes are followed with each job and a culture of safety is fostered
• Ensure work is properly executed, on time, within budgets
• Ensure completion of reports and follow up with clients to ensure satisfaction and completeness of work performed
• Complete project invoicing with the support of accounting personnel in a timely manner
• Maintain acceptable profit margins on all projects

Client Management and Business Development (~10% time commitment):

• Identify and seek out leads with existing and potential clients. Coordinate activities with Marketing personnel to achieve a collaborative effort with the goal of creating confidence within industry for Magna IV Engineering’s capabilities.
• Actively network within the industry by participating at trade shows, conferences and seminars
• Interact and collaborate with Senior Staff from other teams, departments, and offices to share client information and seek shared opportunities
• Foster a culture of strong client relationships and support team members in establishing strong relationships and communication with clients
• Identify opportunities for proposals, draft proposals, and explain/negotiate proposals with clients or delegate to applicable sales staff
• Develop proposals based on audits, studies, and recommendations in response to client requests
• Interact with clients in a courteous and professional manner

People Leadership (throughout all work):

• Manage the performance of any project-assigned personnel through ongoing coaching, recognition, performance management (this role is not responsible to supervise staff aside from project-assignments)
• Mentoring and providing an always-open door for all staff to ask questions and develop their skills
• Identify and develop personnel and ensure that management can develop team members within their current role and for future roles; to be a source of talent and growth for Magna and all staff
• Support and enact employee engagement practices to ensure we attract and retain the best talent.

Requirements

• Professional Electrical Engineering or Professional Technologist degree required, registered in (or able to register immediately in) Alberta (APEGA)
• A minimum 10 years experience in power system design and studies work
• Ability to perform electrical engineering design and studies independently and competently
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and be able to travel (within North America)