Senior Substation Engineer - Jobs in Calgary Alberta

Job Description

PHASOR Engineering Inc. is a dynamic Alberta based company specializing in engineering, design, and testing / commissioning of high voltage electrical facilities. Our focus is to incorporate the latest technological advances, such as IEC 61850, to provide the most cost-effective and efficient solutions to power system engineering. This focus allows us to be involved in a diverse range of projects from preliminary engineering through to the commissioning and startup.We are currently seeking a highly motivated Electrical/Substation Engineer to join our engineering team on a full time basis. We offer a dynamic work environment with an extremely experienced technical team, where you will be continuously challenged in all aspects of the engineering and design process.Responsibilities:

• Complete and authenticate outdoor substation design packages for ampacity diagram, layouts, plot plans, bus elevations, ground grid, equipment/structure grounding details, controlamp; power cable layouts, control building electrical design, for voltage levels ranging from 25kV to 240kV.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines to ensure overall design conformance is accomplished.
• Complete calculations and studies to support the design, including grounding, lightning, lighting, AC/DC Load Studies, station service transformer and battery bank sizing, insulation coordination, and rigid bus study.
• Complete MV cable ampacity calculations with CYMCAP.
• Develop equipment and apparatus specifications suitable for project application.
• Review vendor documentation and drawings to ensure constructability, operability, and compliance with equipment specifications and design.
• Develop and maintain bill of materials for substation outdoor installation.
• Review engineered outputs to ensure compliance with project defined scopes and client requirements.
• Provide site construction and commissioning support when needed.
• Collect, interpret, and organize project engineering and vendor data.
• Interface with senior personnel to resolve potential technical and project issues.
• Provide mentoring guidance and direction to junior members of the team.
• Assist in compiling and maintaining internal engineering standards and work practices.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institute.
• Eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGA).
• 6 - 10 years’ experience in electrical substation design.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an extreme attention to detail are essential.
• Solid base knowledge of electrical theory and mathematics.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a wide variety of issues simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, risk assessment and problem solving skills.
• Working knowledge of relevant Canadian, Ontario and Alberta codes and standards (CEC, CSA, AEUC, OESC etc.) would be advantageous.

Phasor Engineering Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.Benefits

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program