Project Engineer providing engineering consultancy and project oversight in the electric utility sector. Leading project teams and ensuring compliant designs with local standards.
Responsibilities
Perform a variety of senior level engineering tasks
Interact with Clients to accurately interpret Client, organizational and technical requirements
Provide senior technical consultancy on civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and relay protection and control engineering
Guide project team members in formulating requirements and advising on the viability of alternative approaches
Provide input into analysis, feasibility studies, calculations and safety assessments as needed
Preparation of conceptual engineering plans and conceptual level cost estimates for new expansion, or upgrades of Substation and Line projects
Analyze and compare contract and subcontract tenders and tender budget information making recommendations for contract awards where required
Prepare technical specifications required for services, materials and equipment for the systems and facilities or for other work requested by the Client.
Communicate (both verbally and in writing) and work effectively with team members
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
A minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering for the electric utility sector and expertise in a specific engineering discipline.
Professional engineering license (PEng) required
Experience with software is commonly used in their field of expertise
Strong at analyzing, understanding, confirming, and modifying utility design drawings for substation and line projects
Strong understanding of typical utility equipment and materials / components and their functionality including protection and control, metering, and SCADA
Strong understanding and ability to support utility project execution from conception and planning to construction and closeout
Excellent technical, analytical, and organizational skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent negotiation and consensus-building skills
Comfortable and effective working independently, as well as leading and working in teams across functional groups that vary from fundamentally technical to non-technical.
Benefits
A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
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