We have an opening for an Intermediate or Senior Electrical Engineer in our Kelowna office.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to high voltage utility and private substations including the design, specification and drafting of:

• Medium/Low Voltage Systems,
  • Underground and overhead medium voltage electrical distribution infrastructure (4kV – 25kV),
  • Medium voltage equipment such as transformers, switches, circuit breakers and other devices,
  • Industrial Low-voltage designs such as service conductors, control panels etc.
• High Voltage Systems
  • Station layout and preliminary design documentation,
  • High Voltage structure layout and specification,
  • High Voltage Switch specification and design,
  • High Voltage/Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker Specification and design Integration,
  • High Voltage Power Transformer Specification and design Integration,
  • Medium Voltage Bus layout, specification, and design,
  • Modern protective relaying techniques applicable to substation protection system,
  • Communications equipment specification and design,
  • SCADA interface specification and design,
  • Grounding design per IEEE 80 and latest software tools,
  • Lightning Shielding Studies.
• Grounding design and analysis using CDEGs or WINIGS.
• Electrical studies such as load flow, voltage drop, fault studies and arc-flash in medium and low voltage distribution systems using CYME.
• Writing of equipment specifications and tendering.
• Grow and manage client relationships through relationships with alliance clients.
• Delivery of project execution and accountable to the department manager.
• Ensure adherence to the schedule in collaboration with the project team.
• Off-site meetings and site checks.
• Project estimating and material take-offs.
• Initiate and partake in customer and stakeholder meetings.
• Design coordination with customers, municipal authorities, utilities & various project stakeholders.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Degree from a recognized university.
• Registered with EGBC or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Experience filling the role of project engineer for multiple projects occurring concurrently.
• Be a self-starter.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to autonomously manage workload to control multiple tasks with a very high degree of accuracy, while meeting project deadlines.
• Strong English language skills (verbal and written), ability to develop strong business relationships and act in a professional manner.
• A passion for your work and a drive for excellence.
• Experience in an electrical utility environment is preferred.
• Class 5 driver’s license.

Primary offers a highly competitive compensation package including, competitive salaries, bonuses, Health & Dental benefits, Health Care Spending Account, flexible work schedules, paid vacation, Company Matching RRSP, flex days, and several career and professional development opportunities.

Salary range: $47.20 – $56.20 / hour