Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

As Senior Engineer you will be responsible for design, analysis, simulation, commissioning, and advisory tasks of Utility Solar, C&I, and EV Charging networks. You will work remotely within Canada on projects across North America with a focus on Development and Construction. 

Responsibilities

• Lead communication with clients, vendors, and colleagues to meet deliverables on time and within budget


• Create drawing packages for interconnection, RFPs, proposals, procurement, and construction using AutoCAD LT


• Specify equipment such as transformers, switchgear, conductors, conduit, batteries, solar panels, and inverters


• Simulate project layouts and annual solar yields with PVsyst and Helioscope


• Estimate engineering engagements and equipment pricing


• Write technical documentation, including feasibility assessments, commissioning reports, scopes of work, project specifications, performance verifications, and RFP documents


• Conduct underground ampacity studies, load flow studies, protective coordination studies, short-circuit analysis, grounding studies, and arc flash studies using ETAP


• Perform site visits to inspect construction or commissioning activities


• Lead, collaborate, and share knowledge with colleagues


• Understand project lifecycles, including LDC connection and AHJ approval processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering


• 8-10 years of experience in power systems engineering, with mandatory experience in solar and batteries


• Professional Engineering license (P.Eng.) in a Canadian province


• Legal authorization to work in Canada


• Valid driver’s license in a Canadian province, with willingness to travel to project sites


• Strong verbal and written proficiency in English


• Proficiency with AutoCAD LT, Microsoft Office, and power analysis software (ETAP, SKM, PSCAD)


• Substantial understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code or the Ontario Electrical Safety Code


• Preferred knowledge of IEEE 1547, CSA 22.2 No. 107.1, UL 1741, and/or NFPA 855