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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Electrical Engineer (Protection and Control)

Electrical Engineer (Protection and Control)
Work Description:
As part of the SNC-Lavalin group of companies, SNC-Lavalin T & D designs, develops, and delivers engineering, including system planning and studies, procurement, and construction solutions for high voltage power transmission line and substation projects in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and abroad, from our Canadian and Brazilian offices.

SNC-Lavalin T & D has exciting full time career opportunities for Junior, Intermediate and Senior Engineers to join our team in the area of Substation protection and control for High Voltage substations. Based out of our Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto offices, our Electrical Engineers (P&C) are responsible for protective relay settings and for the delivery of Protection & Control systems for our high voltage substation projects.

The Electrical Engineer (P&C) is required to work within a multi-discipline team to develop efficient and reliable Protection & Control systems. The incumbent will coordinate his/her design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion. The incumbent will also assist the Estimating Team in preparation of estimates and project proposals.

This position is accountable to provide design activities in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including SNC-Lavalin’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control.

Additional accountabilities for the Electrical Engineer (P&C) include:
• Prepare conceptual design of the complex projects.
• Carry out/review/analyze complex technical studies and project scopes.
• Develop and review technical specifications, drawings and standards of equipment/ projects.
• Review the design based memorandum, detailed engineering scope and guide the assigned discipline engineers to align the engineering deliverables according to project requirements.
• Work closely with peers to ensure accurate delivery and thorough electrical design that will meet industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practices.
• Maintain complete project documentation with respect to engineering studies and calculations, all design packages, as-built requirements and return data information.
• Maintain good working relationship with internal groups that support project such as other Engineering disciplines, Drafting, Procurement, Construction and Project Management etc.
• Selection of equipment and material and preparation of specifications for material, equipment, construction and installation work.
• Develop relay setting calculations and coordination report.
• Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
• Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members.
• Construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.
• Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to relay settings and calculations, all design packages, as-built requirements and return data information. Maintaining good working relationship with internal groups that support projects such as other engineering disciplines, Drafting, Project Management etc.
• Mentoring and providing guidance to developing engineers within the department.

Qualifications for the positions include:

Junior:
• A degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Eligible for registration with APEGGA (Alberta), PEO (Ontario), or APEGBC (British Columbia).
• 1 – 2 years experience in substation protection and control design.

Intermediate:
• A degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Eligible for registration with APEGGA (Alberta), PEO (Ontario), or APEGBC (British Columbia).
• A minimum of 5 years experience in substation protection and control design.

Senior:
• A degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Eligible for registration with APEGGA (Alberta), PEO (Ontario), or APEGBC (British Columbia).
• A minimum of 10 years experience in substation protection and control design.

Additional Qualifications for the positions include:

• Experience on MathCAD, ASPEN or ETAP software is an asset
• Experience on PSCAD or EMTP software is an asset
• Experience on relay setting and coordination is an asset
• Experience on SVC, Series Compensation and/or HVDC converter stations is an asset
• Knowledge of modern power system, power system protection and relay technologies.
• Strong client focus.
• Knowledge of Canadian and Alberta codes and standards, including OH&S Regulations, CSA and AECUC codes is an asset.

Electrical Engineer (Mining) - Senior or Intermediate

Electrical Engineer (Mining) - Senior or Intermediate
Description:Our client, a consulting engineering firm, is looking to add an Intermediate or Senior Electrical Engineer for it's Oakville area location.

Work will include:
· Designing electrical systems
· Design of cable trays, lighting systems, heat tracing, grounding systems
· Equipment selection
· Interpret system requirements and create schematics
· Should have related heavy industry experience, preferably Mining


Candidate must be a Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario, with a minimum of 10 years as above.

To apply email your resume in confidence to Nureen Qureshi nqureshi@dg.ca

Only qualified candidates will be contacted
Please visit www.dg.ca for a complete list of open positions.

Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
Description:
Design Group Staffing is currently recruiting for an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer for our local Edmonton company.

Job description:

·         Provide technical support for Electrical & Instrumentation system engineering design of the plants & equipments, design reviews, evaluations and safety studies
·         Prepare functional specifications for any modification/replacements in the area of electrical and instrumentation system
·         Provide technical support for troubleshooting of problems at running plants, commissioning and construction activities
·         Ensure technical integrity of the power generation and distribution systems
·         Standardise electrical & instrumentation specifications for all modifications and new developments
·         Review & update the plant maintenance philosophies/ procedures in accordance with the business needs and safety standards
·         Evaluate spares consumption & requirement and help field staff in inventory optimisation
·         Perform reliability & availability analysis and suggest improvements Assist development of projects & contracts scope of work supply, tender documents, selection of vendors & contractors, project completion, close out and lessons learned report

Requirements Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

·         B.Sc. or Master Engineering degree having minimum 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas industry with minimum 5 years experience of Electrical/Instrumentation design
·         Experience of being active participant in conceptual/FEED studies under capacity of overall coordinator capturing design deliverables
·         Knowledge of Electrical & Instrumentation engineering design documents e.g. equipment specifications, instrument & control loop diagrams, instrument calibration & certifications, SLDs, Electrical equipment specifications, hook-ups, ESD system, TDC, PLC, MTO etc.
·         Knowledge of engineering reviews, HAZOP, other safety studies and hazardous area classifications
·         Knowledge of gas processing plant maintenance & experience in working with contractors
·         Thorough knowledge of safety in plant maintenance operations, maintenance strategies like RCM, RBI, TPM etc.
·         Familiar with applicable international standards, Plant design specifications & philosophies, statutory regulations & requirements for safety & environment


Interested candidates should submit their MS Word format resume to Taryn Gantar at tgantar@dg.ca  for consideration.

Electrical Engineer (Mining) - Senior or Intermediate

Electrical Engineer (Mining) - Senior or Intermediate
Description:Our client, a consulting engineering firm, is looking to add an Intermediate or Senior Electrical Engineer for it's Oakville area location.

Work will include:
· Designing electrical systems
· Design of cable trays, lighting systems, heat tracing, grounding systems
· Equipment selection
· Interpret system requirements and create schematics
· Should have related heavy industry experience, preferably Mining


Candidate must be a Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario, with a minimum of 10 years as above.

To apply email your resume in confidence to Nureen Qureshi nqureshi@dg.ca

Only qualified candidates will be contacted
Please visit www.dg.ca for a complete list of open positions.

Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
Description:
Design Group Staffing is currently recruiting for an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer for our local Edmonton company.

Job description:

·         Provide technical support for Electrical & Instrumentation system engineering design of the plants & equipments, design reviews, evaluations and safety studies
·         Prepare functional specifications for any modification/replacements in the area of electrical and instrumentation system
·         Provide technical support for troubleshooting of problems at running plants, commissioning and construction activities
·         Ensure technical integrity of the power generation and distribution systems
·         Standardise electrical & instrumentation specifications for all modifications and new developments
·         Review & update the plant maintenance philosophies/ procedures in accordance with the business needs and safety standards
·         Evaluate spares consumption & requirement and help field staff in inventory optimisation
·         Perform reliability & availability analysis and suggest improvements Assist development of projects & contracts scope of work supply, tender documents, selection of vendors & contractors, project completion, close out and lessons learned report

Requirements Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

·         B.Sc. or Master Engineering degree having minimum 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas industry with minimum 5 years experience of Electrical/Instrumentation design
·         Experience of being active participant in conceptual/FEED studies under capacity of overall coordinator capturing design deliverables
·         Knowledge of Electrical & Instrumentation engineering design documents e.g. equipment specifications, instrument & control loop diagrams, instrument calibration & certifications, SLDs, Electrical equipment specifications, hook-ups, ESD system, TDC, PLC, MTO etc.
·         Knowledge of engineering reviews, HAZOP, other safety studies and hazardous area classifications
·         Knowledge of gas processing plant maintenance & experience in working with contractors
·         Thorough knowledge of safety in plant maintenance operations, maintenance strategies like RCM, RBI, TPM etc.
·         Familiar with applicable international standards, Plant design specifications & philosophies, statutory regulations & requirements for safety & environment


Interested candidates should submit their MS Word format resume to Taryn Gantar at tgantar@dg.ca  for consideration.

Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
Description:
Design Group Staffing is currently recruiting for an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer for our local Edmonton company.

Job description:

·         Provide technical support for Electrical & Instrumentation system engineering design of the plants & equipments, design reviews, evaluations and safety studies
·         Prepare functional specifications for any modification/replacements in the area of electrical and instrumentation system
·         Provide technical support for troubleshooting of problems at running plants, commissioning and construction activities
·         Ensure technical integrity of the power generation and distribution systems
·         Standardise electrical & instrumentation specifications for all modifications and new developments
·         Review & update the plant maintenance philosophies/ procedures in accordance with the business needs and safety standards
·         Evaluate spares consumption & requirement and help field staff in inventory optimisation
·         Perform reliability & availability analysis and suggest improvements Assist development of projects & contracts scope of work supply, tender documents, selection of vendors & contractors, project completion, close out and lessons learned report

Requirements Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

·         B.Sc. or Master Engineering degree having minimum 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas industry with minimum 5 years experience of Electrical/Instrumentation design
·         Experience of being active participant in conceptual/FEED studies under capacity of overall coordinator capturing design deliverables
·         Knowledge of Electrical & Instrumentation engineering design documents e.g. equipment specifications, instrument & control loop diagrams, instrument calibration & certifications, SLDs, Electrical equipment specifications, hook-ups, ESD system, TDC, PLC, MTO etc.
·         Knowledge of engineering reviews, HAZOP, other safety studies and hazardous area classifications
·         Knowledge of gas processing plant maintenance & experience in working with contractors
·         Thorough knowledge of safety in plant maintenance operations, maintenance strategies like RCM, RBI, TPM etc.
·         Familiar with applicable international standards, Plant design specifications & philosophies, statutory regulations & requirements for safety & environment


Interested candidates should submit their MS Word format resume to Taryn Gantar at tgantar@dg.ca  for consideration.

Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer

Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer

About Us

GE Energy – Motors Division, Peterborough; Large Motors and Generators manufactures engineered-to-order AC & DC motors for variety of industrial applications including petrochemical production, mining, steel mills and air separation. Motors up to 75,000 HP and generators up to 2,000 KW have been designed and built at this site. We are a world leader in providing high value, custom, large motor solutions, leveraging premium technology and quality. This is a Canadian custom design and manufacturing facility with a global product mandate. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Located an hour’s drive north-east of Toronto in the beautiful Kawartha Lakes Region, Peterborough boats an extraordinary quality of life, outstanding educational facilities (Trent University and Fleming College) and a 500-bed Regional Health Centre. A vibrant arts and cultural community, exceptional sports facilities and programs for all ages, and an expanding regional retail/commercial base to make Peterborough a special place to work, live and call home.

Essential Responsibilities

* Working from customer’s written or verbal specifications, specify and apply Variable Speed AC Drive Systems, Medium and Low voltage Switchgear, MCC’s and related equipment, and / or
* Carry out Power System Analysis, Motor Starting Studies, Protective Relay Settings and Co-ordination, Harmonic Analysis and Power Factor Correction, and / or
* From a solid foundation of engineering expertise, develop and upgrade existing control and power equipment to the standards and functionality required for today and tomorrow, to keep GE in the foreground of technical innovation
* Design and /or apply PLC or other digitally-based variable voltage power conversion excitation control systems for custom-built large synchronous machines up to 70 MW.
* Plan, coordinate, and provide technical and project guidance to engineering team members in various global locations.
* Provide technical support to CAD, manufacturing, test, and commissioning and service personnel.
* Provide technical support to sales and marketing personnel in the pursuit of new business opportunities.
* Provide leadership in advancing the competitive position of GE’s large motor and generator products through continuous improvement of product designs and design processes, or the application of new techniques and technologies.
* Support GE’s four main initiatives: globalization, services, digitization, and Lean-Six Sigma quality.
* Work with other GE teams in the integration and development of advanced monitoring of motors and control systems to enhance the sales of post-warranty service.



Qualifications/Requirements

* Bachelor or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent qualifications and experience.* Advance degree in EE, or equivalent experience* 5 years or more of related experience * Knowledge of, and experience with large industrial electrical applications, including AC drives.* Knowledge of large synchronous and induction machines.* Strong overall technical skills.* Ability to achieve excellent performance in individual and team environments.* Demonstrated ability for on-time performance in a high-pressure work environment.* Demonstrated excellent communications and people skills.* Strong pro-active performer who will establish a network of experienced engineers to widen his / her knowledge base.* Eligible for PEO (PE) certification as a licensed professional engineer, or already certified.

Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer
Work Description:

Cronos Consulting Group is an Engineering Search firm.​  We headhunt for stellar individuals within these sectors:  Infrastructure (Transportation, Water, Energy), Mining, Consulting (all disciplines), Power Generation (hydro, nuclear and renewable – wind, solar etc), Environmental and Petrochemical.​  

If you are poised for a new opportunity in Engineering in Canada, please visit us at www.teamcronos.com">http://www.teamcronos.com/">www.teamcronos.com or call us today!


Position Summary:

We currently have an opening for a Senior Electrical Engineer. The Senior Electrical Engineer will have experience in managing all aspects of the electrical design of projects. They will also direct the activities of other electrical personnel on the project.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Development of designs, drawings and calculations with minimal guidance from other senior staff.
Checking of design drawings and calculations against layouts, electrical one line diagrams, AC control schematics, wiring distribution schemes and others.
Development of cable block diagrams and cable and conduit schedules.
Design of physical layout of electrical equipment, raceway and grounding plans related to the facility.
Design and development of electric heat tracing systems.
Field verification and preparation of As-Built update of construction drawings.
Experience in field inspection and acceptance testing of electrical equipment, and provide technical support to Construction and Commissioning groups.

Work Requirements:
A minimum of 10 years experience as an Electrical Engineer.
P.Eng or are eligible for registration, with an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience on commercial and industrial projects; both as a Lead Electrical Engineer and a Project Manager.
In-depth knowledge of all aspects of electrical engineering facility design

Electrical Design Engineer in Canada

Electrical Design Engineer in Canada
Company Name: Aerotek Automotive
Work Location: Oshawa, ON L1G7R5
Work Position : Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project

Work Description

Responsible for developing current and future engineering designs for Regional and Global markets in the area of battery thermal testing/analysis/design. Specifically, generates novel project ideas, develops and executes advanced technology projects. Must be a self-starter with experience in non-standardized test design, execution and analysis.

Work Required Qualifications
- BSc in Engineering or higher, Electrical Engineering background preferred
- Strong understanding of power electronics
- Strong understanding and experience in the theory and execution of design for thermal, electrical & mechanical requirements
- Experience in designing, setting up and executing non-standardized testing
- Knowledge and experience in high voltage electrical systems and test equipment, electronic controls, battery system performance and data communication
- Knowledge and experience in programming languages required to execute laboratory testing such as LabVIEW, Matlab/Simulink
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of design
- Technical hands-on experience, analytical and detail-oriented
- Demonstrated interpersonal, troubleshooting and presentation skills
- Good planning and execution skills
- Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products
- Travels as required

Job Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Lithium Ion battery performance
- Automotive background
- Experience with data acquisition systems and sensors


Required Skills:
Knowledge Lithium Ion Battery, Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink, Labview, Knowledge of Power Electronics

Intermediate/Senior Electrical Engineer or Designer in Canada

Intermediate/Senior Electrical Engineer or Designer in Canada
Location: Canada


Work Description:

Design Group is currently recruiting for an IMMEDIATE requirement for Intermediate/Senior Electrical Engineers or Designers to work for in Edmonton for an EPC company.  This is a long term contract position or possibly permanent.

Job Description:

A recognized degree/diploma in an engineering discipline, from an accredited college or university.
Specialized courses in an engineering discipline, engineering design and practice, and; practical work experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities below. This work experience to be in design engineering.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills.      

Duties:

Plans, coordinates or prepares equipment or work specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations for equipment.
Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups.
When delegated, assumes a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups for completing specific tasks.
Assists in on-the-job-training of assigned personnel and provides input for their performance evaluations.
Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals.
Performs or assists in the performance of problem analysis and original design.
Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders.
Supports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
Working knowledge of precedents in the specialty area, the principles and practices of related technical areas and of coordinating work with other technical disciplines.
Understands the standard engineering work planning, scheduling and cost estimating, and conducts independent work requiring judgment in the application of engineering techniques.  Normally uses conventional approaches to technical problems encountered.
Provides technical direction, assigns/reviews work of engineers, designers, and drafters who assist on specific assignments.
Knowledgeable of and performs standard discipline engineering activities on projects of medium size with minimal technical oversight.
Coordinates technical issues with other departments on projects including constructability requirements and reviews.
Designers

Work expirience:

10 to 15+ years work experience in electrical engineering for Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical or Heavy industrial projects, in an EPC environment. Knowledge and experience of applying Canadian Electrical Code.
Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute.
2D/3D AutoCAD, Microstation
Responsibilities:
Responsible designer for a project to carry out FEED, EDS, detail engineering, including man-hour estimate, scheduling and progress reporting.
Duties include preparation of material requisition, cost-estimates, and detailed engineering deliverables such as:
Construction Work Packages.
Hazardous Area Classification drawings.
Single Line/Three line diagrams, control schematics, grounding and lighting drawings,   cable/conduit/tray routing plans, electrical/instrument location drawings, cable schedules, panel schedules and electrical equipment data sheets.
Equipment sizing, cable sizing, voltage drop, motor starting and lighting calculations, load flow, fault calculations, relay coordination.
Design of high/medium/low voltage distribution systems.
Electric Heat tracing design.
Technical bid evaluation/recommendation and Vendor document review.
Interested candidates should submit their MS Word format resume to Taryn Gantar at tgantar@dg.ca  for consideration.

Sr. Electrical Engineer in Canada

Sr. Electrical Engineer
Work Description:
Headquartered in Singapore, Flextronics is a leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider focused on delivering complete design, engineering and manufacturing services to automotive, computing, consumer, industrial, infrastructure, medical and mobile OEMs. Flextronics helps customers design, build, ship, and service electronics products through a network of facilities in 30 countries on four continents. This global presence provides design and engineering solutions that are combined with core electronics manufacturing and logistics services, and vertically integrated with components technologies, to optimize customer operations by lowering costs and reducing time to market. For more information, please visit www.flextronics.com .

Responsibility:

Electrical/Hardware Engineer is responsible for design and development of electronics used in a Smartphone and computing devices.  EE may lead a small group of junior engineers in the development of one of the electrical blocks of a smartphone.  A Senior Engineer will write or guide junior engineers in the writing of technical specifications and test plans for semi-custom integrated circuits and electrical subsystem.  This position will have the responsibility for electrical functionality of one of the major blocks on the Smartphone such as Display, Power Management, Memory, Apps processor, Audio, Display, EMC, and Signal integrity.

Major Duties:
The design and development activities include electrical design (processor, memory, display, audio, power control, I/O, and accessories), ASIC specification, component testing / optimization, system testing / integration, product certification and transfer to manufacturing.
Evaluating potential component suppliers, by assessing each vendor's devices and comparing them across several different criteria (electrical performance, component packaging, delivery timeframe, cost, etc.)
Generating supporting design documentation for product development (Electrical functional spec, ASIC specification, Test & Adjust specification, production specification, etc.).
Participate and support in detail design of schematic and PCB.
Test plan execution from the IC level, to the circuit block, and system levels to insure compliance with all applicable specifications and requirements.
Developing and maintaining test platforms for hardware verification and software development.
Conducting environmental tests, providing component qualification support, and providing support to manufacturing through mass production.
Working in a cross functional environment, for the timely development of components (display, speaker, buzzer, microphone, battery, accessories, etc.) and providing support for SW development and integration testing.


REQUIRED Basic Work Requirements:

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, or relevant background experience.
8+ years industry experience, minimum 5 years in a design contributing role.
Knowledge and experience high speed circuit design for mobile device products and  computing devices.
Experience with schematic and PCB design.
Knowledge and experience in the certification of radio / cellular products to regulatory and telecom carrier requirements.
Experience with supporting prototype builds and transferring design to manufacturing.
Experience in working with test labs and agencies for product testing and certification
Results oriented work ethic and the ability to work effectively and respectfully in a project team.
Good communications in oral and written English language

Additiona job requirements

Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Experience with Tier I embedded ARM SoCs and associated peripheral chipsets.
Experience with memory subsystem.
Experience with power Management and thermal management for mobile products
Experience with multimedia (Audio, Video, Display, Camera) for mobile products
Experience with connectivity such as HDMI and USB.
Experience with EMC certification and mitigation techniques.
Experience and knowledge of CAD tools for simulating high speed digital circuits (SI & EMC)
Mandarin language skills

Electrical Engineer in Canada

Electrical Engineer in Canada
Work Description:
Design Group has partnered with a dynamic manufacturing company to assist them in their search for an Electrical Engineer.

Additional Requirements:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:


·      Design, feasibility studies and electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
·      Writing reports, proposals and engineering calculations
·      Providing mentorship to the team and responding to inquiries from the field
·      Interacting with clients and sourcing new work
·      Conducting inspections


We are looking for candidates with a B. Sc. in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years of relevant experience and exposure to project management.

To apply for this position, please email your resume in dmacdonald@dg.ca .

Sr. Electrical Engineer in Canada

Work Description

Develops, approves, and co-ordinates work schedules to ensure that objectives of cost, quality, and time are met
Requires effective working relationships with colleagues, officials, and associates for the purpose of discussing design problems, explaining design features and specifications, and other project control criteria
Establishes and maintains client contacts to seek or provide technical information related to the immediate project
Analyses problems, organizes investigations, and determines specific design criteria
Makes commitments on acceptance of projects, completion dates, resources and staff required to meet objectives
Is required to have knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering
Work is assigned in terms of objectives, relative priorities, and critical areas that impact on the work of other units
Assigns and outlines work, advises on technical problems, and reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy

Work Requirements:

University degree in electrical engineering
At least ten (10) years of experience in electrical engineering
Registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada (or eligibility)
Ideally have experience in the study, technical knowledge and design expertise of electrical distribution systems and industrial controls for a broad range of industries
Previous consulting engineering experience is an asset
Excellent communication skills are required (client relations, team project communications, proposal & report development).

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in the opportunity please submit your resume to: pstephen@dg.ca 

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