At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and engineer high voltage substations while collaborating with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Maskwa High Voltage, a leader in electric power delivery engineering.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, flexible work, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for mentorship and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector and grow your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in high voltage design and a degree in Electrical Engineering.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
Maskwa High Voltage (MHV) is an engineering consulting firm with offices in Calgary and Regina that provides design and engineering services to the electric power delivery industry. Our expertise includes all aspects of Transmission, Substation and Distribution systems for voltages ranging from 4160V to 500kV.
MHV is currently seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join our team in Calgary to support the substation layouts design group. We offer a dynamic work environment with a highly experienced technical team, where you will be offered guidance and hands-on training and continuously challenged in all aspects of the engineering and design process.
Responsibilities
- Prepare engineering cost estimates.
- Select and write major equipment specifications for substation electrical equipment such as Power Transformers, Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), circuit breakers, CT’s, CVT’s etc.
- Interface with vendors, review and evaluate vendor bids, conduct technical evaluations and make recommendations.
- Attend factory acceptance testing (FAT) for major equipment.
- Prepare Design Basis Memorandum (DBM) and Engineering Design Specification (EDS) documents.
- Conduct detailed design of substation physical layout including equipment layouts, detail and elevations, cable and conduit routing, yard lighting etc.
- Design station grounding using the CDEGS software and IEEE standards 80 & 81.
- Design station lightning/shielding using the rolling sphere and 45° angle methods as per IEEE standard 998.
- Interface with P&C and civil/structural engineers to ensure synergy in design.
- Carry out engineering calculations and prepare reports for conductor ampacities, design clearances and insulation coordination in accordance with industry and IEEE standards.
- Perform power cable ampacity calculations using CYMCAP.
- Develop internal standards and procedures using IEEE and CSA standards.
- Prepare all relevant IFC drawings and engineering reports.
- Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM) for grounding, buswork, cable tray etc.
- Write construction scope of work and prepare IFC construction binders.
- Provide engineering support during construction.
- Complete station As-Built drawings and project close out.
- Provide technical guidance to the substation layouts design team.
- Perform a project management role on engineering only projects.
- Track project progress for engineering activities to ensure budgets and schedules are met.
Required Qualifications
- Proven track record in physical layout design of high voltage facilities.
- Minimum 5 years’ work experience.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a wide spectrum of clients.
- Sc. in Electrical Engineering and registered as an active member with APEGA.
- Experience in the utility industry.
Preferred
- 5-7 years' experience working in utility substations.
- Previous experience leading a design team and mentoring junior engineers.
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Why Maskwa?
- Industry Leaders – With some of the most experienced and innovative design teams in the industry, we offer an opportunity to work alongside and learn from some of the best in the business.
- Diverse Experience - With expertise in the three main areas of electric power delivery (Transmission, Substation, Distribution), MHV offers unique opportunities for individuals to develop multiple skill sets in the different disciplines.
- Work culture - MHV offers a collaborative atmosphere and promotes social activities in the workplace. We provide on-the-job training as well as support for external training and certifications.
- Compensation & Benefits – MHV offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive health benefits including dental, vision, life insurance etc. We offer flexible work arrangements as well as regular banked time off.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Utilities
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