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Electrical Design Engineer -
Canada
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Posted: 2022-05-27
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Job Overview & Requirements
<b> Overview / Responsibilities </b><br><br>Wood is currently recruiting for an Electrical Design Engineer with experience in the utility, industrial and renewables sectors . This position is located in our St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, office . <br><br><b> Responsibilities: </b><br><ul><li> Ensure Health and Safety and environmental regulations are followed methodically </li><li> Detailed design for both medium and high voltage indoor / outdoor substations </li><li> Preparation of one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel arrangements, and cable schedules </li><li> Provide mark-ups of existing substation schematic and wiring removal drawings (as applicable) </li><li> Perform basic calculations such as voltage drop, CT burden and saturation, short circuit, relay settings and Arc Flash using industry standard software </li><li> Ensure conformity and completeness of engineering packages against project requirements </li><li> Preparation of specifications and bill of materials </li><li> Provide technical support during tendering, construction and commissioning </li><li> Travel to client sites for short durations as required, perform site inspections. Candidate shall be comfortable to interacting with site construction crew (construction foreman, client and subcontractors) </li></ul><br><br><b> Skills / Qualifications </b><br><br><ul><li> University graduation, majoring in electrical engineering </li><li> Eligible for registration as a professional engineer with Professional Engineers and Geoscientist of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) </li><li> Minimum 2 years of experience in the utility, industrial or renewable energy sectors </li><li> Solid knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, and CSA Standards and Local Codes </li><li> Attention to detail and pride in work quality </li><li> Excellent verbal, written communication skills </li><li> Strong client focus </li><li> Resourceful team player with self-starter aptitude </li><li> Experience with: <ul><li> Standard industry design tools such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite </li><li> Electrical design software such as ETAP, SKM, CYME or Easypower </li><li> Canadian Electrical Code, local of codes and standards </li><li> Cable tray design, single line diagrams, electrical schematics, power system grounding, general arrangements, lighting layouts and general electrical design concepts </li><li> Industrial power system and motor controls </li><li> LV, MV designs and analysis, - short circuit, coordination, ampacity study and Arc flash studies is desirable </li><li> Protection and control experience for utility substations and generating stations desirable </li><li> Working in multi-discipline teams </li><li> Specification writing </li></ul></li></ul> <br><br><b> Company Overview </b><br><br>Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com <br><br><b> Diversity Statement (EEO) </b><br><br>We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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Job Summary
Category
Engineering
Country
Canada
Employment Type
Full Time
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