Substation Electrical Engineer Protection and Control

7 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada DRA Global Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

DRA Global is a diversified, global engineering, project delivery and operations management group with an impressive track record spanning over three decades.

As the Partner of first choice, DRA Global aims to attract, recruit and retain the best talent in the marketplace; in doing so we have developed a solid organizational culture focused on Safety, Integrity, Courage, Innovation, Trust and People to ultimately deliver the best results for clients.

We are seeking a
Substation Electrical Engineer Protection and Control based out of our Montreal or Toronto Office
to lead Electrical Engineering on a global mining project.

Responsibilities:

Engineering and discipline project design activities relating to concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility studies, EPCM and EPC projects.

Main functions include (but not limited to):

  • Design Engineering, responsible for:
  • Collaboration with Process and Mechanical Departments
  • Collaboration with Utility Power Providers
  • Update and maintain the electrical database for the project
  • Cable Schedule
  • Electrical Equipment List
  • Electrical Equipment Datasheets
  • High, Medium and Low Voltage Single Line Diagrams
  • Electrical Schematic and Wiring Diagrams
  • Procurement of Electrical Equipment
  • ETAP Modelling
  • Grounding studies
  • Harmonic studies
  • Protection relay programming
  • Protection relay testing using secondary current injection
  • Technical Support
  • Package Management
  • Construction technical support
  • Commissioning
  • Documentation and handover
  • Engineering Mentorship

Engineering

  • Update and maintain the electrical database for the project using software such as SQL, EPLAN
  • Carry out innovative detailed designs as required for specific disciplines following good engineering practices.
  • Ensure that the discipline designs are carried out in accordance with client standards and specifications, industry standards and the relevant legislation (quality of design).
  • Provide design interface between disciplines.
  • Ensure (certified) design information received from vendors, contractors and consultants is accurate and interfaces with other designs.
  • Ensure the effective (peer) review and approval of discipline design.
  • Carry the responsibility for the engineering discipline sign off.
  • Interface with internal and external design and drafting disciplines.
  • Provide discipline inputs for studies and proposals.
  • Onsite presence to provide engineering support to the contractor.
  • Onsite presence for commissioning discipline activities.
  • Manage the mark-up and back drafting of redline drawings.
  • Manage the discipline engineering handover and support to the client

Requirements:

  • 10+ years experience in a similar role within the multi-disciplinary Mining & Minerals Processing EPCM environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 10+ years experience in project engineering & design

Employment type:

Permanent

We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunities and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.

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