Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Oakville, ON, Canada

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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), 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 methodically
Detailed design for both medium and high voltage indoor/outdoor substations
Preparation of one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel arrangements, and cable schedules
Provide mark-ups of existing substation schematic and wiring removal drawings (as applicable)
Perform basic calculations such as voltage drop, CT burden and saturation, short circuit, relay settings and Arc Flash using industry standard software
Ensure conformity and completeness of engineering packages against project requirements
Preparation of specifications and bill of materials
Perform design of solar DC systems: PV layouts, AC and DC collector system design, string sizing and installations details
Perform design for wind farm systems: AC collector and wind turbine installation details
Provide technical support during tendering, construction and commissioning
Travel 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 required
University graduation, majoring in electrical engineering
Eligible for registration as a professional engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario PEO)
Minimum 10 years of experience in the utility, industrial or renewable energy sectors
Solid knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, and CSA Standards and Local Codes
Knowledge 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 understating of battery energy storage system (BESS) 
Excellent verbal, written communication skills
Attention to detail and pride in work quality
Strong client focus
Resourceful team player with self-starter aptitude
Experience with: 

Standard industry design tools such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
Electrical design software such as ETAP, SKM, CYME or Easypower
Canadian Electrical Code, local of codes and standards
Cable tray design, single line diagrams, electrical schematics, power system grounding, general arrangements, lighting layouts and general electrical design concepts
Industrial power system and motor controls
LV, MV designs and analysis, – short circuit, coordination, ampacity study and Arc flash studies is desirable
Protection and control experience for utility substations and generating stations desirable
Working in multi-discipline teams
Specification, proposal, and report writing
Site 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.