Senior Electrical Engineer

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 22 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team in the GTA is growing, we are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in either our Burlington or Toronto office.

About the role:

Prepare preliminary and detailed Electrical design for HV and MV substations, overhead lines, LV and ELV power distribution systems.

Perform equipment sizing including but not limited to transformers, generators, VFDs, MV equipment, MCCs, Capacitor banks, UPS, batteries, cables, grounding, cable trays, conduits etc.

Able to assist with the development of new Engineering standards and maintaining and improving existing standards and guidelines, implementing industry and company best practices.

Prepare tender packages for electrical equipment as well as contract packages for electrical bulks, perform technical and /or commercial evaluations and make recommendations.

Perform electrical engineering design to produce deliverables such as budget and capital cost estimates, single line diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams, area classification drawings, electrical load lists, equipment datasheets, equipment specifications and datasheets, material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, equipment layouts, grounding layouts, lighting layouts, cable tray layouts, power system studies, cable schedules, panel schedules, control schematics, electric heat trace design, wiring diagrams, 3D models, and construction work packages.

Supervision of, task assignment for and performance review of assigned work group(s).

Provide technical advice and support with the preparation of reports and studies, leading and conducting value-engineering studies of alternative design approaches.

Motivate other project team members towards superior performance by supporting daily performance, providing ongoing mentoring, and training

Effective client and project team liaison and communication, leading or participating in project meetings with client and conference calls.

Lead and coordinate electrical discipline activities to meet budget and scheduling objectives.

Ensure codes, standards and client preferences are incorporated into the design.

Continuously coordinate technical issues and required information with other disciplines.

Perform quality control procedures.

Work closely with clients to identify problems and implement solutions.

Ensure reference material, software, and tools are applied correctly to designs.

Provide guidance and direction to junior to intermediate engineering and design personnel.

About you

Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation and Instrumentation or related field.

10+ years of progressive experience as an instrumentation and control engineer in heavy industry is required.

Registered with P.E.O. as a P.Eng or eligible to register with P.E.O. as a P.Eng. within the next year.

Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Strong analytical, communication (oral and written) and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines.

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary project team, including process, mechanical, civil-structural, electrical, instrumentation and CAD support.

Working knowledge of codes, standards, regulations, and practices.

Familiarity with hardware requirements of PLC, SCADA and DCS control systems

Knowledge of Industrial IT,…