Senior Electrical Engineer- Calgary, AB

CEM Engineering is actively seeking an exceptional Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the renewable energy revolution forward. Our company is at the forefront of innovative hydrogen, biogas and RNG projects, and we are looking for someone who possesses both technical expertise and a passion for sustainability. You will have the opportunity to lead and contribute to projects that make a tangible difference in our world, while providing exceptional service to our clients. At CEM Engineering, we value your experience, commitment to quality, and dedication to shaping a more sustainable future. Join our team and embark on a rewarding journey where you will continuously grow both professionally and personally, while making a meaningful impact on our collective mission.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is a senior position intended to provide the successful candidate with a technical leadership role within CEM Engineering.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will:

Ensure that clients are satisfied with CEM services through professional conduct, diligent response and maintaining successful relationships.

Design and develop electrical systems to high specifications focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality, and sustainability.

Provide expertise in their area of specialization.

Lead a project team consisting of engineers and designers/drafting. Projects typically include cogeneration or CHP (gas turbine, steam turbine, and reciprocating engine prime movers), industrial steam plants, hot water and chiller plants, renewable natural gas (RNG), hydrogen, and district energy projects.

Coordinate the development of the project concept and leads the project from concept to detailed contract documents (Issued for Construction drawings and specifications), and through construction (contract administration) and commissioning.

Assume project management tasks and responsibilities to plan, track, and forecast project performance.

Support engineering proposals and business development.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

10+ years of relevant working experience as an Electrical Engineer who is customer focused.

Fundamental technical engineering knowledge and strong problem-solving skills.

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer in one or more of the Canadian provinces in good standing.

High and medium voltage substation design, especially protection and control systems.

Flexibility and capacity to adapt in a small, but dynamic consulting firm.

Strong interpersonal skills to manage the team, the client, and external parties (utilities, sub-consultants, contractors, equipment vendors, etc.).

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills.

Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., Office 365).

Experience in power consulting, specifically, and for example:

Single Line Diagrams

AC/DC Schematics

High- and Medium-Voltage Power System Protection and Controls

Power Generation and Distributed Generation Interconnection Requirements

Relay Settings, Programming, and Commissioning

Power System Studies using ETAP and/or EasyPower (e.g., Arc Flash, Coordination, Load Flow, Grounding)

Equipment Specifications and Bid Evaluation

Project leadership skills (includes budget / schedule responsibility, change management, and engineering project lifecycle)

Project documentation including (but not limited to):

meeting agendas and minutes

reports

scope summaries

equipment evaluations

cost comparisons

design criteria

project updates

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the above, we expect you to:

Support the electrical team with miscellaneous tasks including project requirements and corporate requirements.

A willingness to support others and share experience and knowledge with fellow colleagues having different technical backgrounds.

Willing to travel occasionally to job sites and other third-party offices.

Independent and self-motivated

Contribute to the development of a shared culture of inclusivity, loyalty, and trust.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

We value the following personal attributes:

Embrace and embody CEM Engineering's Core Values: Kind, Humble, Adaptable, and Committed to Excellence

Commitment to staying updated with the latest developments in the profession.

Results driven individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Effective organizational and multitasking skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a willingness to share knowledge and support others.

Empathy

Task ownership

Ability to utilize sound professional judgement.

Requires first class quality.

Ability to directly interface with Client and flexibility of adjusting level of technical communication, based on Client’s technical affinity.