
Electrical Engineer
- Calgary, AB
- 105.000-140.000 $ par an
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Supervising a team of engineers in the completion of utility scale solar projects as well as solar microgrid solutions
- Working with Project Engineers and Project Managers on developing design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering work activities
- Supporting company business development activities as it relates to renewable energy projects
- Providing input to management on project resourcing and staff forecasting needs
- Monitoring your teams project progress to ensure quality, on-time and on-budget delivery of projects Solar PV system design including array layouts, DC string sizing, equipment layouts, and utility interconnections for rooftop, carport, and ground mount (fixed tilt and single-axis tracking) systems
- Solar PV system energy production modelling
- Developing solar construction and equipment specifications
- Engineering calculations (NEC maximum system voltage, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection sizing, utility disconnect requirements, voltage drop, and conduit sizing)
- Support drawing production - Solar PV system
- One line and three-line diagrams, Cable and Conduit Schedules Bill of Materials PV system cost estimation and payback evaluations DC and low to medium voltage power distribution design
- Supporting projects through complete life cycle including the feasibility phase, preliminary and detailed design, issue-for-bid, construction, start-up, and commissioning
- Participating in and presenting engineering work at client meetings
- Serves as lead solar engineer and Engineer of Record on mid- to large size solar PV projects
- Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise, technical expertise for studies and design efforts, and presents complex technical solutions to clients
- Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others
- Participates in development of technical proposals
- Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule
- Reviews, checks and signs off work prepared by team
- Ensure that the technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of design work
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of study + 4 (four) years of relevant experience including in the electrical design of commercial and utility-scale solar PV systems.
- Current professional engineering license.
- Ten (10) years of engineering experience preferred
- Highly Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, PVsyst, and Microsoft Excel desired
- Experience with other software in the industry such as NREL SAM, ForgeSolar, and Helioscope Battery Energy Store System and/or other renewables experience
- MV AC Collection System Design Experience
- Proficient with the NEC, as well as related codes such as IBC and NFPA 855
- Strong Familiarity with utility practices, industry codes and standards (NESC, IEEE, PIP etc.).
- Experience with efficient building design, including municipal infrastructure
- Experience working with utilities in Western Canada
- Interest in developing talented technical teams
- Able to lead engineering tasks with strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish.
- Relocation is not available for this position.
- Sponsorship is not available for this position.