Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

(Hybrid)

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Job Description

Wood in Saskatoon is currently recruiting for an Electrical Engineer – Senior to join our Minerals & Mining team.
 
Come be your very best YOU at Wood.
 
Wood is one of Canada’s longest standing engineering firms with roots dating back to 1907 with a presence in Saskatchewan for over 60 years – The Saskatoon office is the Potash Centre of Excellence and leaders in uranium, lithium and other base metals with multi-discipline expertise leading sustaining capital and all phases of projects from concept studies up to large scale EPCM projects.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Electrical Department Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible to:

Provide leadership on projects and mentor junior staff.
Check the design work of others and provide technical feedback.
Review and/or develop and take responsibility for the electrical designs required in a detailed engineering project, including but not limited to schematic and wiring diagrams, single line diagrams, cable tray, lighting, equipment layouts, heat tracing, and electrical lists. 
Prepare and/or supervise power quality and protection studies, and calculations to support designs.  Experience with ETAP, Easy Power, etc. is required.
Prepare and/or supervise the design of high voltage substations and site standby generator systems. 
Assist with equipment procurement packages, including the development and/or review of specifications and datasheets, evaluate technical bids, meet with vendors and review vendor documentation.
Assist in the preparation of construction contracts including development of electrical installation specifications and scope of work.
Work with clients, vendors and utilities to create electrical solutions for mining and mineral processing.
Attend client meetings, obtain measurements and collect data at job sites as required.
When required, lead a team of electrical engineers and designers on a project including:
Coordinate electrical design work and technical input across a project wide, multi-discipline design to ensure cost effective, efficient, safe and timely completion of the project.
Participate in the development of scope, budgets, and schedules.
Coordinate the project’s electrical team by managing design work packages, deadlines and budget.  Ensure quality by monitoring that team’s deliverables meet client and company standards.
Provide regular reporting to management and client regarding the electrical team progress and performance with respect to scope, schedule and budget.

Qualifications

Electrical Engineering (BSc) degree with completed course in power systems is required.
Registered as an Engineer (P.Eng) in the province of Saskatchewan.
Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required.
15+ years of engineering experience, preferably in supporting consulting projects for mining, metallurgical or similar process industries.
Knowledge of power system theory including per unit system and sequential components. 
Knowledge of CSA and IEEE standards including the Canadian Electrical Code and Saskatchewan Amendments, and how to apply them to designs.
Experience as a project discipline lead overseeing a team of technical professionals and managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and design of electrical projects.
Effective communication, organization and time management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume and deadline-driven environment. Must have the ability to balance the workload in order to meet multiple deadlines.
Everyday use of Navisworks, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Team player, but also able to work independently and take responsibility.
Other Skills considered assets:

Knowledge and experience in construction
Instrumentation and controls design experience

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.