Power Systems Engineer

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Category: Systems Engineering

Description

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Job Description

Execute electrical power system network analysis, perform electrical engineering design of projects and provide solution-based engineering proposals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform power system engineering analysis of industrial, commercial, and utility electric power systems in the areas of coordination of protection, short-circuit calculation, arc-flash hazard analysis, power flow, ground grid, design improvements of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, and product application.

Evaluate analysis results and prepare written report of findings, recommendations, and mitigation solutions.

Perform electrical design improvements primarily to support upgrades of facilities’ electrical distribution system in conjunction with the customers’ needs.

Work with Solutions Sales team and potential customers to help qualifying customer needs, and potential energy solutions.

Meet customers on-site and review and identify their needs.

Provide Engineering cost estimates and bid proposals.

Utilize Engineering skills and applicable codes and standards to implement electrical systems that are safe, reliable, and economical.

Provide technical support and quality control for assigned projects.

Manage project timeline commitments to customers and ensure long-term relationships.

Available to travel to various customer locations in Canada

QUALIFICATIONS:

Min 6 years of cumulative experience in power engineering studies and design experience in industrial and/or infrastructure projects

Bilingual French English

Electrical Engineering Degree, Registered Professional Engineer in Quebec.

Experience with electric power systems, short-circuit, protective coordination, load flow, arc flash hazard analysis.

Knowledge of a power system analysis software (PTW from SKM, ETAP, Easy Power, CYME) is considered an asset, preferably ETAP.

Experience with electrical design and network architectures, protection knowledge, electrical layout and understand plant / facility processes.

Excellent attitude toward providing system solutions to customer problems.

Proven skills in written and oral communication of technical topics.

Microsoft Office, Adobe Professional.

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Company

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Schneider Electric

A global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructures, Industries & Machine Manufacturers, Non-residential Buildings, Data Centres & Networks and the Residential sector. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the Group’s 150,000-plus employees achieved sales of 24 billion euros in 2013, through an active commitment to helping individuals and organisations make the most of their energy.