Transmission Stations Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Transmission Stations Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Job ID:78323
Location:Burnaby, British Columbia

Overview:
The Engineer is a professional engineer or geoscientist who applies engineering knowledge to provide engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

What you will be doing:

• This role requires experience with the design of electrical utility substations with operating voltages from 12kV to 500kV and demonstrated experience working with utility design solutions in an electric utility environment.
• This position is needed to help with an increasing workload in capital project, emergency replacement and restoration work, asset management strategic OMA work programs and Owners Engineer review work.
• The position requires specialized knowledge of a large breadth of equipment, so the ideal candidate would have operational, design and manufacturing experience in HVAC, standby power systems, fire protection, and plumbing.
• Prepare project documentation and deliverables in accordance with the company’s project and Engineering Design Practices (i.e. evaluation reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis’, calculations, hazard logs, test plans).
• Prepare design work packages including scope, duration, and level of effort estimates.
• Prepare signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record (PoR) in accordance with EGBC and the company’s Design Practices.
• Provide technical assistance and construction support in the field, and undertake field reviews as required by EGBC.
• Create designs, drawings, specifications and maintenance standards for the company Substation mechanical systems including:
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioners (HVAC) systems for numerous types of buildings.
• Fire protection including suppression system and passive protection systems.
• Diesel generators for substation back-up power.
• Plumbing systems for washrooms and various.
• Other miscellaneous mechanical systems as required.

• Create designs, drawings, specifications and maintenance standards for the company Telecom mechanical systems including:
• Diesel generators for standby and prime power sites.
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems for Telecom buildings.
• Fire suppression systems.
• Other miscellaneous mechanical systems as required.

What you must have:

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction and eligible for registration as such with Engineers & Geoscientists BC.
• The company uses a Digital Sign and Seal Technology. You may be required to subscribe to a digital seal technology service offered by Notarius.
• Intermediate English skills for professional environment, written and spoken.
• Familiarity with CAD systems and drawing standards.
• Ability to use standard industry design/analysis software.
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to provide technical directions to junior engineers.
• Ability to manage design tasks including scope, schedule and cost.
• Ability to find engineering solutions that add value and to reach consensus.
• Ability to communicate efficiently including verbal and technical writing in the English language, analytical, interpersonal communications and presentation skills.
• Experience in project management including estimating, cost control, and project administration.

Salary/Rate Range: $76-93 per hour

Term: 24-month contract; most likely to extend