Electrical Engineer - Senior

Brief Description
Reporting to the Operations Manager – Engineering, the Senior Electrical Engineer will be accountable for executing projects through sound engineering expertise and project management, engaging in relationship‐building activities with clients, and identifying opportunities for Magna IV Engineering.

Specifically focusing on solving problems involving power systems, the successful candidate will provide technical expertise, plan and execute projects, provide mentorship, coaching, and leadership to team members, and assist in developing new business; ultimately providing exceptional client service through the completion of power systems projects.

Sectors served by Magna IV Engineering include power utilities, gas and oil industry, bulk material handling, pulp and paper, industrial substations, generation facilities, co‑generation units, and others.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities of a Senior Engineer include aspects of technical expertise, engineering knowledge of electrical power systems for utilities, heavy industrial customers and some commercial applications, project management, business development, leadership and mentoring of team members as needed.

Engineering & Design (~75% time commitment)

Low, medium and high voltage electrical design

Design of industrial control schemes, development of control narratives, flex‑logic, and implementation of automatic power transfer schemes

Technical report writing, authenticating, and final‑reviewing reports of others

Electrical power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic evaluation, grounding, etc.)

Protective relay setting development and relay setting file development

Software‑assisted electrical studies: ETAP, SKM, Easy Power, EMTP, CDGES

Application of knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code C22.1 Part 1

Application of knowledge of IEEE standards related to medium and high voltage installations and studies

Low, medium & high voltage switch gear design

Medium & high voltage substation design

Design of medium and high voltage protection systems (schematics and wiring)

Configuration of protective relays (SEL, GE, ABB, etc.)

Computation of complex relay settings and logic

Support for development of proposals and estimates for areas of practice

Excellent English communication, written and verbal

Project Management/Support (~15% time commitment)

Oversee all aspects of assigned projects

Plan resources effectively and work collaboratively with other teams, departments, and regions to share resources

Manage projects ranging in values from approximately $10,000 to $500,000 in scope

Complete all project deliverables to the satisfaction of clients

Assign staff responsibilities clearly and use leadership and communication skills, including engineering work, drafting, quality assurance, etc.

Maintain strong communication and rapport with the client

Ensure safe work processes are followed with each job and a culture of safety is fostered

Ensure work is properly executed, on time, within budgets

Ensure completion of reports and follow up with clients to ensure satisfaction and completeness of work performed

Complete project invoicing with the support of accounting personnel in a timely manner

Maintain acceptable profit margins on all projects

Client Management and Business Development (~10% time commitment)

Identify and seek out leads with existing and potential clients. Coordinate activities with Marketing personnel to achieve a collaborative effort with the goal of creating confidence within industry for Magna IV Engineering’s capabilities.

Actively network within the industry by participating at trade shows, conferences and seminars

Interact and collaborate with Senior Staff from other teams, departments, and offices to share client information and seek shared opportunities

Foster a culture of strong client relationships and support team members in establishing strong relationships and communication with clients

Identify opportunities for proposals, draft proposals, and explain/negotiate proposals with clients or delegate to applicable sales staff

Develop proposals based on audits, studies, and recommendations in response to client…