Intermediate Power Systems Engineer

About BESTECH

BESTECH is an innovative multi-disciplinary engineering services firm with over 25 years of proven success across many engineering disciplines.

Operating at over 100 employees strong we know that our value comes from our incredible team.

We pride ourselves on being a Partner of Choice not just to our clients but to our community and our employees.

This means ensuring not only that we are a company that clients want to work with but that we are a company our team would continue to choose to work for.

As part of this promise we are committed to prioritizing employees maintaining open communications and consistently improving and growing.

Whether you are entering the workforce and looking to learn from the best or moving towards the next phase of your career and eager to help usher in the newest generation of subject matter experts BESTECH is the place for you.

Your Role as Intermediate Electrical Engineer

In your role as an Intermediate Electrical Engineer reporting to the Manager of Power Systems Engineering Services you are responsible for performing engineering design and studies for various electrical distribution and substation projects (from 600V up to 230kV voltage levels). This includes preparing electrical protection and control design deliverables and/or physical layouts for medium and high voltage substations. You will also establish project strategy review drawings and ensure elements of design and detailing adhere to jurisdictional requirements and will liaise with all key stakeholders.

Your Key Accountabilities

• Technical and Documentation

• • Independently prepares and verifies complex technical calculations.

• • Designs distribution systems utilizing client standards including bill of materials yard layouts plans sections and details grounding ground grid control building arrangements interior and exterior raceways auxiliary AC and DC power systems and cable lists.

• • Designs protection and control scheme; including CT selection relay wiring design and protection parameter selection using IEEE standards and applicable codes.

• • Prepares scope of work estimates schedules budgets specifications and reports.

• • Prepare new and modify existing relay drawings including relay panel arrangements single lines three lines AC and DC schematics equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.

• • Prepare new and modify existing reports/studies such as Protection and Coordination Arc Flash Load Flow and Grounding.

• • Leads site visits for data collection and assessments and to provide recommendations for remedial action.

• • Leads and provides oversight for QAQC (quality assurance quality control) checks as
    required.

• • Completes and reviews project documentation and technical report development.

• Business Development and Client Management

• • Identifies and pursues new high-value business opportunities.

• • Leads in the preparation and presentation of proposals of significant scope and complexity.

• • Manages client communications including regular updates contract negotiation and documentation.

• • Provides strategic client management and addresses high-priority concerns.

• • Maintain records of client interactions and project updates.

• Project Coordination and Management

• • Provide leadership and strategic direction to project teams.

• • Leads large projects and project teams ensuring project delivery meets scopes schedules budget and quality requirements.

• • Provides oversight in planning and execution of complex projects.

• • Manages project timelines budgets and resource allocations.

• • Coordinates and manages the project team including clients contractors and internal teams.

• • Supervision over other engineers or technicians when required on a non-regular basis.

• Professional Development

• • Participates in training and certification programs as .

• • Attends relevant industry workshops and seminars as .

• • Drive a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

• • Provides mentorship and leadership to junior engineers and junior staff.

• • Engage in learning opportunities to develop technical leadership and other professional skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of related low/medium/high voltage power distribution experience is
  

• A degree in electrical engineering is
  

• Registered with PEO and holds a Professional Engineering License () or equivalent in Canada.
  

• Substation design experience considered an asset
  

• Familiarity with power systems including power systems studies (load flow and protective device coordination using Easypower SKM and ETAP) project scopes project schedules and deliverables
  

• Knowledge of engineering standards codes and guidelines
  

• Strong industrial experience with experience in surface and underground mining
  

• Knowledge of mining-related processes is a definite asset
  

• Able to work independently and in a team environment to meet tight deadlines
  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites applications.

• Strong analytical skills
  

• Strong project management skills
  

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
  

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high quality work
  

• Strong commitment to safety quality and sustainable design practices.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in a regular office environment.

• Travel to client sites is on occasion to attend meetings and to conduct field visits for quality checks for built as designed.

Term:

Full-Time Permanent
(40 hours/week)

Total Compensation

BESTECH is committed to providing employees with compensation that is market-aligned and based on previous experience. Through mentorship training and career development programs you will have an opportunity to enhance your skills and compensation. Additionally we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid benefits RRSP Matching Profit-Share paid vacation and wellness days.

We invite applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. BESTECH offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of our career posting please contact Human Resources at or . All responses are appreciated and will be handled with strict confidence. Please be advised that only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted and candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.