Power Systems Engineer

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About Staffing is an Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada. Established in 1996, About Staffing is a BBB Accredited Business and a proud member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.

We have partnered with an innovative independent engineering firm to support them in the recruitment process to find their newest addition: Power Systems Engineer

Job ID: 42540

Job Type: Direct Hire

Category: Engineering

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Our forward-thinking client is seeking to expand their technical team with a key hire: a Power Systems Engineer. This role is integral to the company’s continued success, offering the opportunity to lead power systems engineering projects from concept to completion.

Supporting a growing team and business, this role will support with design, project and construction management services to the Light Rail Transit (LRT), Rail Systems, Utility and Industrial industries within Calgary, Edmonton, and across North America.

If you hold a Degree in Electrical Engineering, are a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada and have experience with power system design software (SKM Power Tools, ETAP, SES, EasyPower, CYME), and relay programming software (SEL, GE, Basler, etc.), we want to hear from you!

More importantly, if you’re someone who thrives in a collaborative, tight-knit team, apply today!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Lead power systems engineering projects from concept to completion, including site visits, commissioning, and providing technical guidance.
• Protection & Coordination Support: Assist in the development of protection and coordination schemes for electrical systems, ensuring system reliability and safety.
• System Analysis & Design: Conduct load flow, short circuit, and voltage drop studies, and develop protection and coordination schemes for power systems to ensure system reliability and safety.
• Power Quality Management: Identify and address power quality issues, including harmonic distortion and voltage fluctuations.
• Long-Term Planning & Capacity Assessment: Conduct planning studies for capacity requirements and vulnerability assessments, recommending protective measures to support strategic decision-making.
• Client & Technical Liaison: Act as a technical liaison, offering expert guidance in meetings, addressing client queries, and ensuring project documentation meets industry standards.
• Team Leadership & Knowledge Sharing: Provide technical leadership to the engineering team, mentor junior engineers, and stay updated on industry trends to drive innovation.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Alberta and British Columbia.

Qualifications:

• Valid Class 5 drivers license and passport for occasional travel.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power systems engineering.
• Previous field experience in industrial and electrical utility environments.
• Previous experience developing protection and coordination schemes for power systems.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office, power system design software (SKM Power Tools, ETAP, SES, EasyPower, CYME), and relay programming software (SEL, GE, Basler, etc.) (Required)
• Experience with BlueBeam PDF software is an asset.

Skills:

• Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Strong ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Time Management & Multitasking: Highly organized, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Leadership & Project Management: Proven experience in leading engineering projects and teams, ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Construction & Project Oversight: Skilled in managing both project and construction processes from start to finish.
• Self-Motivation & Innovation: Driven to create industry-leading solutions and continuously improve.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, with a focus on effective problem resolution.

Base Salary: $100,000-120,000+ per year

• Salary based on experience and credentials
• Full benefits package and bonus structure

Work Hours:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday – Friday

Additional Notes:

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

Equity. Diversity. Inclusion. At About Staffing, EDI has always been a business priority and is continually upheld in our business practices. The About Staffing team would like to thank everyone who applies and will contact those potential candidates who are suitable for the position based on the employer’s needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I apply?

Our Recruitment Team will be notified once you have submitted your resume. They will review your resume against our current job postings. If you meet the employer’s requirements, a recruiter may be in touch to begin the recruitment process.

Please note we are only contacting applicants who meet the employer’s needs of the positions we are actively working on. We are constantly posting engineering jobs so check back with us regularly.

Please reference Job ID:42540 in your application.