Requisition ID:66601
Job Category:Engineering
Location:Niagara FallsONCanada
With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining energy and infrastructure sectors we see challenges evolving in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter more efficient and innovative. We draw upon our 9000 staff with experience in over 150 countries to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients our employees and the communities we serve.
Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) helps clients with worldclass project delivery from studies to building assets operating the assets and developing efficiencies through our people methodologies governance and systems. Our engineering and project management and construction disciplines ensure safe efficient and sustainable delivery of projects globally across the metals and mining infrastructure and energy sectors.
As an Intermediate Electrical Engineer you will be part of an integrated engineering team providing engineering services for large and small capital projects.
As the successful candidate you will:
- Develop a thorough understanding of the project requirements as they relate to scope cost and schedule.
- Perform electrical engineering system design studies investigations and analysis technical evaluations cost estimates and options analysis for new equipment or modifications to existing equipment and systems.
- Perform design calculations and documenting findings and recommendations in a report
- Prepare specifications for the procurement of a variety of electrical equipment.
- Prepare single line diagrams schematics wiring diagrams cable schedules and equipment layouts
- Prepare equipment operating manuals test procedures and training materials
- Prepare a list of engineering deliverables and timebased functions to facilitate the planning and control of the engineering budget.
- Maintain the project scope of work documentation and revisions as required during the design evolution.
- Review and execute the electrical and layout design criteria documents.
- Review electrical technical deliverables (specifications datasheets drawings etc..
- Assist in the preparation and development of project specific procedures.
- Define the system requirements to achieve the project results and monitor effectiveness.
- Represent the electrical practice in project engineering coordination meetings.
- Participate in electrical design reviews.
- Ensure coordination between the electrical team and other disciplines of all activities being performed as the design evolves.
- Ensure that quality audits of engineering work are carried out in accordance with project procedures and the quality assurance plan.
- Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the of electrical engineering work.
- Ensure that all work designed manufactured and supplied in the electrical engineering discipline complies with the relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
- Participation in the compilation of the client Project Safety Management Plan with specific reference to switching isolation and lockout procedures.
- Direct and mentor junior staff.
You bring to the role:
- Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical engineering from an accredited university.
- Registered (or eligible to do so) as a Professional Engineer in ON.
- 810 years experience in design of electrical systems within hydropower mining steel municipality utility and transportation projects. Experience working overall ideally within an EPCM in heavy industry environment is preferred.
- Experience with design of electrical equipment including low/medium/high voltage switchgear transformers motors and motor control centers diesel generators lighting cables and cable raceway systems and grounding.
- Strong deliverable focus and ability to plan the work.
- A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline.
- Strong understanding of procurement contracting and commissioning methodologies.
- Working knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards (CSA NEC NFPA and IEEE standards). Familiarity with international standards will be a plus.
- Knowledge on electrical calculations (short circuit load flow arc flash and harmonics).
- Solid experience in the preparation of reports and specifications.
- Knowledge on specification of large motor/generator sets and associated equipment including highvoltage switchgear transformers starters and related protection systems.
- Experience with building electrical systems such as fire alarms security lighting & communications fibre network and data network will be an asset.
- Strong client focus and a desire to achieve results including the ability to manage multiple priorities and time lines.
- Site construction and commissioning experience and working direct with the client will be considered an asset.
- Working knowledge of generators exciters governors PLC process controls and instrumentation will be considered an asset.
- Proficiency with other Computer Design Tools (Mathcad AutoCAD MicroStation) will be considered an asset.
- Experience on electrical design tools / power system study software such as SPELETAP SKM and Easy Power are a plus.
- Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to convey project technical information to project managers clients and peers.
- Must demonstrate organizational skills and the ability to multitask prioritize take direction and provide direction to others ensuring the quality of deliverables.
- A strong team player with the ability to work independently.
Why join us
- Develop innovation partnerships
- Think locally work globally
- Engage with people who make a difference
What we offer you
- Flexible work environment.
- Long term career development
Why join us
What we offer you
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally work locally
Were committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age race color national origin citizenship religion creed gender sexual orientation marital status disability or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements please let us know. Well do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.