Substations engineer - Langley, BC, Canada - Xentric Engineering Ltd.

Description

Are you a seasoned electrical engineer with a passion for unravelling the intricacies of power systems? We're seeking an experienced individual to join our team as an Intermediate/Senior Electrical Substation Studies Engineer.

In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of high-voltage interconnection projects across BC and Alberta.

Xentric Engineering is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, specializing in utility interconnections, transmission lines, high-voltage electrical substations, and distribution systems for generating facilities, large industrial operations, and utilities.

As an Intermediate/Senior Electrical Substation Studies Engineer, you'll lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers in conducting critical power system studies.

Your expertise will be crucial in optimizing grid performance, mitigating risks, and enhancing overall system resilience. Perform comprehensive load flow analyses to understand power flow patterns and voltage profiles.
Analyze harmonics and voltage flicker, addressing power quality concerns.


Interconnection Projects:
Collaborate with project teams to integrate new substations into existing grids.
Provide technical guidance during project development and execution.

Technical Reporting:
Present study outcomes to clients, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders.
Mentor junior engineers, sharing insights and best practices.
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
Proficiency in software tools such as PSS/E, ETAP, or SKM.
Excellent written and oral language and communication skills.

The successful candidate will be supplied with a computer workstation, complete with the appropriate software and applications necessary to do the job.

This position would be for an immediate start.

The standard work week would be 40 hours, with the hours of work flexible and based on an 8-hour day.

This role is primarily an in-office position, however working from home occasionally is permitted.

A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's License in good standing as travel to remote work sites and supplier facilities will be required.

Xentric is a young and vibrant employee-owned company, managed by senior engineers and business professionals with over 70 years combined experience in the engineering design and consulting industry.

Our mission is to provide outstanding engineering services with second-to-none quality and customer support.

We aim to exceed customer's expectations with our professional approach and to ensure a successful project by anticipating our client's needs.

Our main office is located in Canmore, Alberta, with a satellite office opening soon in Langley, BC;