Senior Electrical Engineer designing electrical systems for Wood’s industrial projects. Supporting engineering, procurement, construction, and client delivery across Canada.
About the role
- Electrical Engineer II designing battery energy storage, medium-voltage, and distribution systems. Supporting renewable energy engineering projects across U.S. and Canadian locations.
Responsibilities
- Design Battery Energy Storage Systems, DC and medium-voltage systems, including switchgear and distribution systems
- Review or perform system studies such as ampacity, load flow, short-circuit analysis, and loss studies
- Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor the design, analysis, and progress of engineering projects
- Interact with clients to interpret their needs and requirements
- Review manufacturer equipment drawings
- Monitor compliance with applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications
- Perform quality control and quality checking on project deliverables, including drawings and studies
- Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
- Direct designers and drafters on drawing requirements
- Coordinate and communicate with the BESS Manager, Project Manager, and multidisciplinary participants to provide assistance and technical support
- Support development of standards, optimizations, and processes
- Work with the team on changing trends in technology
Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering preferred
- 3+ years experience in BESS, renewable energy, distribution, or MV power systems
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, with ability to obtain PE license in the future
- Experience designing medium and low voltage cabling systems
- Experience designing with switchgears, switchboards, panelboards, breakers, and other protection devices
- Exposure to different battery container systems, EMS and BMS
- Exposure to and experience designing with different Inverter / PCS (power conversion system) equipment
- Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, NEC, and NFPA codes and standards
- Ability to organize, schedule, prioritize, and multi-task in a dynamic environment
- Ability to collaborate within a team environment
- Ability to efficiently communicate and report at all internal and external levels
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience with system studies software such as CYME, ETAP, or related software is a plus
- Experience with HOMER Energy Toolbase, ESWare, or similar modeling software is a plus
- Experience with PV and Wind systems is a plus
- Construction experience is a plus
- Experience working with BESS connections to existing transmission, distribution, substations, and/or Solar and Wind projects and regulations is a plus
- Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire
Benefits
- Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k matching
- Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
- RRSP matching (Canada)
- 401k matching (US)
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