Sr. Electrical Engineer - Transmission

Base Salary Range: $107000 - $135300

Job Title: Sr. Electrical Engineer - Transmission
Job ID: 86591
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia


What you will be doing:

• Conduct electrical studies related to the design of high voltage transmission lines including, but not limited to, grounding system design, step and touch potentials calculations, AC interference with pipelines/railways, lightning protection, electrical safety, and EMF analysis.

• Work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary engineering team to design transmission lines rated at 60 kV to 500 kV.

• Manage medium and large-sized projects and work packages, write technical specifications and standards, and prepare estimates.

• Prepare, review, and sign the study reports and drawings.

• Provide technical and site support during the installation, commissioning and maintenance phases.

• Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external colleagues to determine relative priorities, assess the impact of work on others and resolve issues of concern.

• Review the work of the consultants and contractors to ensure accuracy, achievement of required results, and adherence to accepted engineering practice.

• Impart engineering knowledge and encourage the professional development of engineers as well as coaching and mentoring of junior staff is a key responsibility in this role.

What you must have:

• Bachelor's or higher academic degree in Electrical engineering recognized by Canadian Universities.

• Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C (EGBC).

• A minimum of 8 years (Senior Engineer) experience with a minimum of 2 years in transmission line design experience in the electric utility industry. Candidates with fewer qualifications and/or experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for a lower level position.

• A commitment to ongoing personal development and participation in professional societies.

• Excellent leadership, communications, technical writing, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams, preferably as the lead engineer or project engineer coordinating resources and managing relationships.

• Preference will be given to candidates who have some experience and knowledge of one or more of the following:

• Experience with applicable computer applications such as SES-CDEGS and EMTP-RV.

• Experience in electrical studies related to the design of grounding systems, lightning protection, insulation coordination, electromagnetic fields (EMFs), or AC interference.

Salary/Rate Range: $107,000.00 - 135,300.00



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