Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Oakville, ON, Canada

Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with experience in the renewable energy sector (PV solar, wind and battery energy storage) and industrial sector. This position is located in our Oakville, Ontario, Office. Wood is actively engaged in some of the most exciting and complexed projects within the region. If you are looking for a career with a company who values its people, takes pride in its work, and strives to build a better tomorrow for all, then we want to hear from you!
In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd. (incl. Wood Group Canada Inc.), we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates.  We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Responsibilities

Ensure Health and Safety and environmental regulations are followed methodicallyDetailed design for both medium and high voltage indoor/outdoor substationsPreparation of one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel arrangements, and cable schedulesProvide mark-ups of existing substation schematic and wiring removal drawings (as applicable)Detailed design of power system layouts and low voltage distribution for industrial projectsDetailed design of cable tray and lighting and layoutsPerform basic calculations such as voltage drop, CT burden and saturation, short circuit, load flow, relay settings and Arc Flash using industry standard softwareEnsure conformity and completeness of engineering packages against project requirementsPreparation of specifications, equipment datasheets and bill of materialsPerform design of solar DC systems: PV layouts, AC and DC collector system design, string sizing and installations details for fixed and single axis tracker systemsPerform design for wind farm systems: AC collector and wind turbine installation detailsProvide technical support during tendering, construction and commissioningTravel 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)

Qualifications

Current authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is requiredUniversity graduation, majoring in electrical engineeringEligible for registration as a professional engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario PEO)Minimum 10 years of experience in the utility, industrial or renewable energy sectorsSolid knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, and CSA Standards and Local CodesAttention to detail and pride in work qualityKnowledge of PV system major components (PV modules, combiner boxes, inverters, AC/DC LV and MV cabling)Knowledge of wind turbine technologies including balance of plant design (AC cabling, major electrical components, collector design, MV and LV substation) Good understanding of battery energy storage system (BESS) Excellent verbal, written communication skillsStrong client focusResourceful team player with self-starter aptitudeExperience with: Standard industry design tools such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Office SuiteElectrical design software such as ETAP, SKM, CYME or EasypowerCanadian Electrical Code, local of codes and standardsCable tray design, single line diagrams, electrical schematics, power system grounding, general arrangements, lighting layouts and general electrical design conceptsIndustrial power system and motor controlsLV, MV designs and analysis, – short circuit, coordination, ampacity study and Arc flash studies is desirableProtection and control experience for utility substations and generating stations desirableWorking in multi-discipline teamsSpecification writingProposal writingReport writingSite inspections

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

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.