Senior Electrical Engineer - Edmonton, Canada - GP Technologies Ltd.

Description

Company Overview:

GP Technologies is an electrical engineering firm located in Edmonton, Alberta.

For over 25 years, GP Technologies has provided specialized power system engineering services for industrial and utility customers nationwide. This includes but is not limited to the oil & gas, mining, power generation, forestry, water/wastewater, and petrochemical sectors. GP Technologies has successfully completed more than 1750 projects for 125 different clients. The company offers high value engineering services across Canada and the United States, holding permits to practice in most of the provinces and territories, as well as many states.

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Responsibilities:

§ Design of low, medium and high voltage electrical distribution systems (emphasis on low and medium voltage distribution systems)

§ Design and application of motor control centers

§ Detailed design of power and control cabling layouts

§ Detailed design of outdoor substation and electrical building layouts

§ 2D Drafting (AutoCAD)

§ Various Steady State and Transient Power System Analyses

§ Project Management on large scale projects with overseeing of approximately 3-5 teams members at a time

§ Development of large scale bid proposals

§ Development of total installed cost estimates

§ Development of Construction Work Packages, Scope and Specification documents

§ Outage and Execution Planning

§ Evaluation of Tender Packages

§ Approval of Vendor Drawings

§ Document Control (QA/QC)

§ Client Correspondence

§ Ability to work under pressure to meet stringent deadlines

Experience:

§ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language

§ 7+ years relevant industry experience in the design and analysis of electrical distribution systems (required)

§ Proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, Bluebeam PDF editor

§ Proficiency with proprietary power system software (e.g. ETAP, SKM, ATP-EMTP, EMTP-RV, ASPEN, PSS/e, CYME, PSCAD, etc.)

§ Thorough knowledge of relevant codes and standards (CSA C22.1, NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, IEEE Std C2, etc.)

§ Understanding in the coordination with other engineering disciplines and trades as required within the construction process

Qualifications:

§ Degree in Electrical Engineering (required)

§ Registration with APEGA or other interprovincial governing body with ability to transfer (required)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary:Minimum starting salary of $120,000 per year