Senior Electrical Engineer– High Voltage

Job Description

Help us build the future, and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists, all working towards the same goal.

Job Description

Help us build the future, and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists, all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes, and places to our world, and we'll provide you with unlimited space to grow. Who are we looking for?

To support GHD's growth across Canada, we are looking for a

Senior Electrical Engineer – High Voltage

to join the Design Delivery Organization in one of our Ontario offices in

Waterloo, Mississauga, Markham, Toronto or Whitby . As a member of the multidisciplinary engineering design team, you will work on a broad spectrum of electrical aspects for multiple projects, including new installations, upgrades of existing systems, testing, commissioning, and system optimization across multiple areas ranging from transmission and distribution, substations and power generation to solar, hydrogen and other key sectors to our business, including transit and water/wastewater facilities. The successful candidate must have a solid understanding of high voltage and low/medium voltage power distribution design, motor control concepts and functionality, electrical system protection and control, standby power options and implementation, detailed design work, construction contract administration and support, and commissioning activities. On occasion, you'll support not only delivery but also business development and regularly work on pursuits, proposals, and client relationship management. Quick adaptation to different clients’ design standards is a must. Be part of the dynamic culture

Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model that combines in-office collaboration with flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment. Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Assistance with proposal requests, developing design and construction fees, and proposal report writing. Completing condition assessments for various facilities, including report writing and participation in client meetings. Leading technical design teams on large, complex projects as discipline lead and providing guidance and support to other project team members. Preparing detailed design drawing packages for projects of varying scale, including the following: Utility interconnection Substation design Overhead Pole Line design Electrical system protection and coordination HV & MV power distribution Motor control Standby power systems design including co-generation LV power distribution LV motor control Instrumentation and Control Building services (lighting, security, etc.) DC systems Grounding Equipment layouts Completion and review of electrical design calculations. Preparation of contract documentation including equipment specifications, cable/conduit schedules, installation specifications, equipment procurement documents, sub-contractor requisitions, scope-of-work, bill-of-materials, and process narratives. Coordination of electrical system designs with other engineering disciplines (process, mechanical, civil, structural, etc.), other electrical teams, vendors, and outside design team members. Providing direction to and coordination with internal designers/drafter's team. Leading electrical project team throughout project phases and monitoring schedule, quality of deliverable and budgets. Technical review and quality control of design drawings and documents. Professional sealing of technical documents. Support during tendering and construction including responding to RFIs, assisting GHD and client site personnel, reviewing shop drawings, evaluating electrical reports (short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, ground potential rise (GPR), harmonics, etc), completing site inspections, preparing testing plans, preparation and evaluation of change orders and participation in project meetings. Preparing and leading electrical specific meetings with clients presenting design options, system functionality, etc. Mentoring of junior staff. Ensuring compliance with Canadian electrical codes and standards, relevant industry standards and regulations. Coordination and liaison with clients and approving authorities. Maintain and manage client relationships to ensure client satisfaction and repeat work. Identify growth opportunities arising from project delivery, including follow-on phases, extensions, and new programs. Collaborate across regions, disciplines and with global design centers to delive