Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Lead Electrical EngineerLocation: Canada (Remote/Hybrid) Job Description: Designs the Power electronics, Inverter, DC to AC converter, and controls power distribution architecture of SOFC. Develop preliminary power distribution to individual skids. Develop preliminary electrical panel requirements based on vendor information regarding electrical loads of individual equipment. Size and select plant UPS and accessories (i.e., bypass switch, batteries, etc.) based on critical l loads. Generate preliminary electrical BoM. Update cable schedules for any design changes. Perform all necessary calculations and ensure compliance with Utility grid interconnection requirements. equipment. Experience with Medium Voltage is a plus. Ensures compliance with international standards across regions (NFPA, UL, IEEE, CSA) Has a high degree of understanding of electrical distribution and power equipment such as cables, busbars, switchgear, variable frequency drives, etc. Delivers high-quality project and product documentation such as single-line diagrams, oad lists, cabinet design, wiring diagrams & layout, component datasheets, grounding design and lightning protection concept, etc. Is very familiar with the employment of equipment for hazardous areas and different types of explosion protection methods. Interacts with suppliers, OEMs, and Panel Builders to define the solution and verify its quality. Develops guidelines for commissioning and service of equipment. Acts as a local guide to more junior engineers, follows the work, and ensures quality of the work. Must-Have Technical Skills: Has strong technical competency in all areas of power distribution (concept architecture design, sizing of components, protection, harmonics, grounding, thermal management, lightning protection & EMC). Expert knowledge of power distribution equipment (transformers, switchgear, cables, circuit breakers, protection systems, busbar systems, etc.) Familiar with electrical CAD and electrical calculation software (WSCAD, EPLAN or Similar) Electrical design for hazardous areas according to US & CA standards. Knowledge of North American standards (NFPA, NEC, CSA) & UL panel certification. Knowledge of IEC standards is a plus (61439, IEC 60204, IEC 60076, IEC 62271) Extremely proactive and curious, technically-savvy, rigorous, team player. Requisites: Senior Electrical Engineer experienced in the North American market. Academical: Electrical engineer. Background: At least 10 years of experience handling electrical design activities focused on Low Voltage design and Drafting for the North American market. Skills and competencies Must: Electrical components calculation, selection, and integration: Protections, Motors Starters, Variable Frequency Drives, Switches, LV transformers, etc.) Conductors’ calculation and sizing and wiring diagrams. Panels design and construction for North America (UL stamped). Experience with the following standards UL508, UL508A, NFPA79, NFPA 70, CSA equivalencies and other standards for North America. Experience with electrical design international standards IEC and IEEE. Good command of at least one electrical design software like ePlan P8, WSCAD, SEE Electrical, E3. Series, Electra E8, etc Experience with projects for Hazard Location specially in North America. Basic understanding and interpretation of P&IDs. Basic knowledge in MV distribution systems. Use of basic office software: Excel, Word and PPT. Good communication skills in English. Proactive person who takes ownership over the assigned duties. Experience in international engineering teams. Possible sectors of activities: EPC Renewable projects Substations projects Oil and Gas projects Electrical Machinery Manufacturers Electrical Panels Manufacturers Rolling Stock Manufacturers Electrical Consultancy #J-18808-Ljbffr