Electrical Engineering – EIT

Job title: Electrical Engineering – EIT

Job description: Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization.

Our Engineering Design Organization is looking for a Junior Electrical Engineer ready to join one of our Edmonton, Calgary, or Vancouver offices. In this role, you will be part of the Engineering Design team working closely with Project Managers, other Engineers and Designers from multiple design lines. This role will support projects in all of our Markets, including Water (Water/Wastewater Treatment, Linear Water, Water resources), Transportation, Environmental (Solid Waste, Landfill, Contaminated Sites and Remediation), and Energy and Resources.

As a member of the multidiscipline design team, the Electrical Engineer will work under the direction of a senior engineer on a broad spectrum of electrical aspects for multiple projects including new installations, upgrades of existing systems, testing, commissioning, and system optimization. The candidate should have knowledge of low and medium voltage power distribution design, motor control concepts and functionality, electrical system protection and control, standby power options and implementation, and detailed design deliverables.

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Assisting with preparation of detailed design drawing packages for projects of varying scale.
• Completion of electrical design calculations (including load demand, voltage drop, cable ampacity, etc.)
• Assisting with preparation of contract documentation including equipment specifications, cable/conduit schedules, installation specifications, equipment procurement documents, sub-contractor requisitions, scope-of-work, bill-of-materials, and process narratives
• Support during tendering and construction including responding to RFIs, assisting GHD and client site personnel, reviewing shop drawings, evaluating electrical reports (short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, ground potential rise (GPR), harmonics, etc), completing site inspections, preparing testing plans, preparation and evaluation of change orders and participation in project meetings
• Coordination of electrical system designs with other engineering disciplines (process, mechanical, civil, structural, etc.), vendors, and outside design team members. Providing direction to and coordination with internal designers/drafting team
• Ensuring compliance with Canadian electrical codes and standards, relevant industry standards and regulations. Coordination and liaison with clients and approving authorities.
• Assisting with preparation of design drawings in AutoCAD

Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:

• B.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
• 0 to 5 years of design, implementation, modelling and drafting experience
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook
• Self-motivated quick learner with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• G class driver’s license
• Knowledge of Canadian electrical codes and standards, relevant industry standards and regulations, such as the Canadian Electrical Safety Code
• AutoCAD experience will be considered an asset
• Experience coordinating with multi-discipline projects will be considered an asset

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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Company: GHD

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Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 23:22:05 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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