Transmission Electrical Engineer

1 week ago


Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada MatchBox Consulting Group Full time

Matchbox Consulting Group

Matchbox Consulting Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Transmissions) to work on a 24-month contract with potential of renewal, for one of BC's largest utility and energy companies. The person in this role is responsible for providing innovative engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium to high complexity projects and operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

Responsibilities:
  1. This role requires demonstrated experience with the electrical design for Overhead-lines and underground cables for operating voltages from 60kV to 500kV in an electric utility environment.
  2. Prepare project documentation and deliverables in accordance with company project and Engineering Design Practices (i.e. evaluation reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis', calculations, hazard logs, test plans).
  3. Prepare design work packages including scope, duration, and level of effort estimates.
  4. Prepare designs for existing and new facilities.
  5. Perform various engineering calculations in accordance with regulatory and industry standards such as electrical clearances, electromagnetic and electrostatic field calculations and related induction studies, transient over voltage, switching voltages, AC interference, ampacity, radio interference, audible noise, lightning protection, grounding, arcing, soil resistivity, EMTP.
  6. Prepare designs, drawings, and specifications for electrical systems on Transmission Overhead-Lines such as line surge arresters, line disconnect switches, lightning protection, circuit to circuit separation.
  7. Prepare reports for internal and external clients detailing investigations, evaluation, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations.
  8. Provide technical guidance and review of designs prepared by others following established practices.
  9. Manage design tasks including scope, schedule, and cost.
Requirements:
  1. 10+ years' experience within a similar role
  2. P.Eng with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction and eligible for registration as such with Engineers & Geoscientists BC
  3. Power system grounding experience: soil resistivity measurements and modeling, grounding design, step and touch potential analysis, risk-based hazard assessment.
  4. Experience with Electrical design for overhead transmission lines: electrical clearances, insulation coordination, insulation design, lightning protection.
  5. Experience with AC interference analysis: electromagnetic interference between power lines and pipelines, railways, fences, etc.
  6. Software skills: General programming in MS Excel, existing experience in modeling using EMTP-RV, WinlGS or SES Tools (CDEGS, HIFREQ, ROW Pro, MALZ).

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities
MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits
Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration
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