Electrical Engineer
posted 2 months ago

Description

LOCATION: Vancouver, BC - 1000, 885 Dunsmuir St

STATUS: Employee or Contractor

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Hybrid

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Our office specializes in small to mid-sized projects for clients across Canada. The types of clients we work for include:

• Heavy Industrial Facilities
• Pipelines and Refineries
• Mining and Mineral Processing
• Municipal & Utilities
• Water treatment

Your Role:

We are currently seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Vancouver. You are capable of working independently on smaller projects and also able to lead small teams of engineers, designers and drafters, in the conceptual development, scope definition and design of electrical systems for our clients.

Responsibilities:

To perform this role successfully, the Electrical Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Electrical design of power distribution, control, communication, lighting, commercial, institutional and municipal sectors
• Technical calculations and software use for load calculations, arc flash, fault & coordination studies, power system design
• On site electrical research, construction audits, field reviews
• Writing detailed and concise technical reports, feasibility studies, proposals, including written responses and instructions as required
• Conducting all tasks in cooperation with internal clients and other engineering disciplines
• Managing and enhancing client relationships
• Other duties as assigned/required
• Planning schedules/tasks, implementing electrical system studies, preparing materials specs and capital/engineering cost estimates, reviewing design/technical solutions and prepare reports
• Liaison and coordinating with clients to obtain and develop engineering projects
• Preparing proposals and engineering estimates
• Planning schedules, design tasks, and project execution
• Assisting with mentoring junior engineers and designers
• Controlling design budgets and cost control monitoring and work with our Project Controls group
• Preparing equipment and design specifications
• Preparing engineering reports, tender and construction drawings and documents
• Designing reviews so that work is properly checked in accordance with Company and client standards
• Managing projects to control design team budget and other project management as requested by clients
• Coordinating electrical work with Project Managers/Project Engineers to facilitate inter-discipline quality
• Responsible for adhering to all health and safety policies and guidelines

Qualifications:

• 10-15+ years of related electrical engineering experience is required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical Technologist Program
• Professional Engineer designation with the applicable Provincial Engineering Association (EGBC) is required
• Electrical design experience in low and medium voltage systems
• Experience in protection relaying and/or power system studies
• Experience with power utilities including substation design, grounding, and HV overhead lines
• Previous experience in Oil Refining, Oil Sands, Gas Processing, Pipeline Stations (pump/compressor/metering), Power Generation and Mining sectors considered an asset
• Knowledge of systems 69 kV and above considered an asset
• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with Canadian electrical standards and codes
• Good interpersonal skills required for internal team interfaces
• Good written and oral communication skills

The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $145,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)

Periodic travel within Canada to client sites and regional Tetra Tech offices will be required. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing and background checks may be required for our client worksites. As this position may be serving clients that have vaccination requirements for site access, we may be confirming your eligibility to comply with this requirement.

Apply now!

In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an attractive employee package including:

• Benefits starting day one of employment and competitive base salary
• Rewarding retirement savings program
• Professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work model - work remote and at our great office location, right in the heart of downtown Vancouver

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