Senior Electrical Engineer

at  Vista Projects Limited

WHAT VISTA DOES

Vista Projects is an integrated industrial engineering firm that helps clients navigate the digital transformation of their projects and operations. Our proven project execution process is based on a “single source of truth” model that eliminates the potential for inefficient engineering designs, cost overruns and project completion delays.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least seven (7) years of progressive experience in facilities engineering and design in the oil and gas industry
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in engineering or applied science
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team including process, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation and piping engineers and designers
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of applicable codes and industry standards
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Self-motivated and efficient in time management and organizational skills
• Registration as P.Eng. with APEGA
• Apply strong working knowledge of oil facility related drawing packages, SLDs, area classifications, electrical layouts, JB wiring diagrams, motor and VFD schematics, cable schedules and EHT isometrics
• Independently prepare or review ETAP or SKM models
• Apply knowledge of CEC and international codes, standards and approved codes of practice
• Prepare and review demand load calculations, voltage drop calculations, cable tray fill calculations, EHT calculations, etc.
• Apply experience with the requisition of electrical equipment such as motors, switchgears, MCC, VFDs, UPS, EHT panels and e-houses
• Prepare EIC engineering work packages

Reporting to the discipline lead, the senior engineer will participate in the design of different aspects of oil and gas projects from inception to completion. Duties will include:

• Participating in the design of component parts and individual units
• Exercising cost control, and reviewing and monitoring designs for conformance with control estimates and project specifications
• Supervising the various activities involved in the Electrical design of a project consisting of several complex process units
• Providing comprehensive engineering and design services by establishing design criteria and preparing specifications, design computations, drawings, models and bills of material in accordance with basic project requirements
• Performing detailed calculations
• Interfacing with client representatives;
• Reviewing and maintaining project schedules, and tracking engineering tasks and deliverables in conjunction with project management
• Reviewing vendor or subcontractor quotations, drawings, and specifications for technical adequacy and conformance with project requirements
• Assigning and outlining work for others, and reviewing work for technical accuracy and adequacy
• Making recommendations concerning the selection, training, appraisal and discipline of staff
• Reviewing the work of others
• Providing technical guidance to junior staff
• Preparing or assisting in the preparation of discipline inputs for cost estimates for proposals
• Applying advanced engineering techniques and analyses to complex engineering tasks
• Preparing engineering work packages and providing construction support
• Being able to meet safety requirements to attend site visits
• Performing other duties as requested