Analytical Studies - Substations Growth and Sustai

Job Title: Analytical Studies
Job ID: 79519
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Overview: 
The  Engineer is a professional engineer or geoscientist who applies engineering knowledge to provide innovative engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium to high complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

What you will be doing:

• This role requires experience with the design of electrical utility substations with operating voltages from 12kV to 500kV and demonstrated experience working with utility design solutions a in an electric utility environment. 

• This position is needed to help with an increasing work load in capital project, emergency replacement and restoration work, asset management strategic OMA work programs and Owners Engineer review work. 

• Prepare project documentation and deliverables in accordance with the company project and Engineering Design Practices (i.e. evaluation reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis', calculations, hazard logs, test plans). 

• Prepare design work packages including scope, duration, and level of effort estimates. 

• Prepare signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record (PoR) in accordance with EGBC and the company Design Practices. 

• Provide technical assistance and construction support in the field, and undertake field reviews as required by EGBC. 

• Design for the following Electrical Systems related to Transmission Stations: 

   

• Ground Grid 

• Site Layout and equipment clearances 

• Control, feeder and compressor buildings 

• Electrical equipment supports 

• Perform various engineering calculations: short-circuit forces, ampacity, cable design, lightning protection, voltage drop, indoor and outdoor lighting, etc.

• Engages in the engineering of electrical utility systems, specializing in Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies.

• Performs EMT studies such as transformer energization, motor starting, harmonics analysis, IPP interconnection, load interconnection, and prepares study reports.

• Engages in modeling of renewable energy inverter-based resources (IBRs), e.g., battery energy storage system (BESS), wind, and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in PSCAD for various studies.

• Engages in modeling of transformers, circuit breakers, surge arresters, transmission lines, special drives such as VFDs, point-on-wave controllers, and other equipment.

• Provides necessary support to the planners in the Stations Growth and Sustainment department and other the company groups.

What you must have:

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction and eligible for registration as such with Engineers & Geoscientists BC 

• The company uses a Digital Sign and Seal Technology. You may be required to subscribe to a digital seal technology service offered by Notarius 

• Intermediate English skills for professional environment, written and spoken 

• Familiarity with CAD systems and drawing standards 

• Ability to use standard industry design/analysis software 

• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• Ability to provide technical directions to junior engineers 

• Ability to manage design tasks including scope, schedule and cost 

• Ability to find engineering solutions that add value and to reach consensus 

• Ability to communicate efficiently including verbal and technical writing in the English language, analytical, interpersonal communications and presentation skills 

• Experience in project management including estimating, cost control and project administration

Salary/Rate Range: $101.00 - $125.00 per hour


Term: 12-month contract; most likely to extend


For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com