Electrical Engineering Technologist

1 week ago


Red Deer, Alberta, Canada City of Red Deer Full time

The Opportunity:

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting to fill a permanent full-time position of Electrical Engineering Technologist in the substation maintenance discipline. Reporting to the Senior Engineer - Planning - EL&P, the Electrical Engineering Technologist will support engineers and power system electricians in performing transmission/distribution substation inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting problems. This role involves providing technical assistance in planning, designing, and maintaining the transmission and bulk distribution systems, including HV/MV substations.

In this position, you will:

  1. Analyze systems using computer-based models to optimize power delivery to customers.
  2. Recommend new feeder constructions or improvements to existing facilities.
  3. Collaborate with engineers and other personnel to implement new substations, substation and feeder automation, and to upgrade and maintain assets of traditional substations.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

  • A diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from a post-secondary college/institute.
  • Two or more years of experience in Electrical Distribution Utilities.
  • Ability to read and understand physical design layouts and electrical diagrams.
  • Ability to prepare equipment specifications, construction cost estimates, and tender documents.
  • Experience in reading reports from consultants and contractors and interpreting and analyzing data and test results.
  • Knowledge of project management practices and principles would be beneficial.
  • Demonstrated ability to excel in a team environment.
  • Ability to communicate concisely and effectively with contractors, consultants, City staff, property owners, and the public.
  • Demonstrated ability to work on time-critical assignments under high-pressure scenarios.
  • A valid Class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's License with an acceptable driving record.

As the Substation Maintenance candidate, you will have:

  • Knowledge of electric power system operation and maintenance.
  • Competency in performing visual inspections of HV/MV substations.
  • Gathering information/data for substation equipment failure analysis.
  • Analyzing maintenance test results and writing reports accordingly.
Affiliation:

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 254

Remuneration:

$54.97 per hour (Future increases will be as per the IBEW Local 254 Collective Agreement.)

Hours of Work:

80 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday; some evening and weekend work may be required when needed.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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