Senior Electrical Engineer

at  Magna IV Engineering

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Operations Manager - Engineering, the Senior Engineer will be accountable for executing projects through sound engineering expertise and project management, engaging in relationship building activities with clients, and identifying opportunities for Magna IV Engineering.
Specifically focusing on solving problems involving power systems, the successful candidate will provide technical expertise, plan and execute projects, provide mentorship, coaching, and leadership to team members, and assist developing new business; ultimately providing exceptional client service through the completion of power systems projects.
Sectors served by Magna IV Engineering include power utilities, gas and oil industry, bulk material handling, pulp and paper, industrial substations, generation facilities, co-generation units, and others.

QUALIFICATION

• Professional Electrical Engineering or Professional Technologist degree required, registered in (or able to register immediately in) Alberta (APEGA)
• A minimum 7 years experience in power system design and studies work
• Ability to perform electrical engineering design and studies independently and competently
• Experience and working knowledge of ETAP, SKM, EasyPower or equivalent software tools
• Capability to design power systems including engineering and specification development for switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, cables, trays, e-houses, distribution centers, protection and control elements, and other electrical components.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and be able to travel (within Alberta)

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SKILLS & ASSETS

• Ability to multi-task, exercise good judgment and prioritize workload through outstanding organizational skills
• Broad knowledge in industrial, utility and commercial environments
• Specialized knowledge in a particular area is an asset (such as: Utility and AESO power system studies, harmonics mitigation, IEC 61850 Messaging, etc.)
• Capability to create protective relay program setting files in a variety of software platforms (including EnerVista Launchpad and AcSELerator), and capability to bench-configure relays is an asset.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage, motivate and work within a team to achieve results
• Possesses a positive attitude, be highly self-motivated, energetic, passionate and reliable
• Dedicated to providing exceptional client experiences to our internal and external clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with adept relationship management skills to interact with various levels within an organization
• Proven commitment to safety
• The willingness to travel and work flexible shifts, which include occasional weekends, evenings and statutory holidays.
• The ability to work in an office environment, at industrial sites, and from a home office.
• Willingness to work on an hourly basis including above and below 40 hour weeks during peaks and valleys in workload, with an average fulltime (40 hour/week) workload.

Responsibilities of a Senior Engineer include aspects of technical expertise, engineering knowledge of electrical power systems for utilities, heavy industrial customers and some commercial applications, project management, business development, leadership and mentoring of team members as needed.