Sr. Electrical Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive engineering and design services by establishing the design criteria and implementing the preparation of specifications, design, computations, and deliverables according to project requirements.
• Supervises and provides technical direction to design activities undertaken by engineering, design, and drafting staff working on assigned projects.
• Reviews and approves electrical equipment specifications and data sheets, including transformers, switchgears, MCC’s, protection relays, motors, generators, transmission, and distribution equipment.
• Reviews and approves inquiry, evaluation, and purchase requisition of electrical and controls equipment.
• Prepares electrical project schedule for engineering, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Produces progress reports and executes change management process.
• Ensures consistency and integrity of electrical design throughout the project.
• Coordinates project requirements with project team members.
• Participates in the development of operation, maintenance, and start-up philosophies.
• Reviews design criteria and documents for the detailed design of power and control distribution systems including single line diagrams.
• Performs engineering calculations such as demand load analysis, equipment sizing, voltage drops, and lighting design.
• Generates electrical construction work package documents.
• Generates electrical evaluation quotations and creates purchase order requisitions for major electrical equipment and field installation contracts.
• Reviews and mark-ups package/skid drawings.
• Supports and assists the electrical project team in design of equipment layouts, area classification, grounding, motor control schematics, cable schedules, electric heat tracing, etc.
• Provides field construction support, commissioning, and start-up of facilities.
• Applies practical knowledge and develops a broad base of skills while contributing to the overall success of Propak's operations through interaction with a cross-functional team.
• Ensures designs and installations comply with codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Assesses and updates Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs;) for electrical equipment accuracy.
• Designs Motor Control Schematics.
• Prepares detailed designs for Electrical and Control Systems.
• Prepares and maintains electrical equipment and motor lists.
• Specifies Electrical and Control Equipment.
• Participates in bid / evaluate / award process.
• Reviews and approves vendor drawings and documents.
• Participates in 3D model reviews.
• Assists in development of Area Classification Drawings and Fugitive Emission studies.
• Performs shop inspections and resolves technical issues.
• Conducts Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Assists with resolving technical issues in the shop or field.

• Education
  • A recognized degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • P. Eng Membership in APEGA.
• Experience
  • 10+ years of directly related experience in electrical design of oil and gas processing facilities.
  • Experience with in an EPC and EPCM work environment.
  • Background in ETAP power system modeling and analysis and plant layout.
• Other
  • Knowledgeable of Canadian Electrical Code.
  • Knowledgeable of federal/provincial safety policies and procedures.
  • As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict of Interest Agreement, and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement.

• Ability to meet objectives while working in a rapid-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Use of appropriate theoretical and practical engineering principles to solve technical problems.
• Ability to interpret and utilize complex information.
• Solid reading, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand complex, technical verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to interpret and utilize complex information, computer-based designs, drawings, specialized technical manuals, and specifications.
• Excellent visualization skills.
• Strong detail orientation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to take independent action to accomplish objectives.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to create systems for checking accuracy and monitoring the quality of work.
• Advanced mathematics and science skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills, systems, and procedures.
• Highly motivated to excel in a competitive environment.
• Strong command of the English language.

• Works in a team environment.
• Interacts professionally with all levels of staff and management.
• Required to attend meetings and liaise with direct supervisor and co-workers.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary Engineers, Designers, Trades, Managers, and other department personnel.
• Answers inquiries and explains processes.
• May be required to prepare internal reports.

• Interacts…