Electrical Engineer

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Would you like to make a difference in the Environment? If you answered yes, our Chalk River location is looking for an Electrical Engineer to contribute to the development of conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs of electrical power systems. Can you see yourself providing integrated project management, engineering, design, and construction services for nuclear and non-nuclear facilities, and Research & Development experiments at the Chalk River site?

If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

• Designing of retrofits and modifications to existing electrical engineering systems.
• Designing of electrical distribution systems, medium and low voltage (Class I through Class IV) power supply systems, alarm systems, lighting systems, etc.
• Specifying technical components for electrical systems.
• Performing electrical power studies (e.g. load flow, short circuit, coordination and arc flash) using power studies software (preferably ETAP).
• Preparing of design documentation including design plans, concept reports, design requirements, design descriptions, design manuals, design guides, technical specifications, and technical notes.
• Preparing of project documents including customer proposals, work plans, schedules, and estimates.
• Providing engineering support during the construction, installation and commissioning project phases.
• Acting as a customer liaison.
• Developing engineering specifications and standards facilitating a consistent design approach
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

• Education
  • Bachelor (Honours) degree in electrical engineering from a university of recognized standing; or membership in an engineering professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
  • The preferred candidate is registered in a PEO Engineer Internship Training Program.
• Experience
  • Two (2) years of relevant experience is considered an asset.
  • Engineering oversight experience to various sizes of jobs is considered an asset.
  • Experienced in performing electrical power studies using software such as ETAP.
  • Experienced in the maintenance of electrical systems or equipment
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in technical matters, to routinely solve technical problems and to make recommendations.
  • Excellent oral and written English communication skills; previous experience making technical presentations to small and large audiences.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of engineering codes and standards used in the design, construction, and commissioning of industrial facilities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of CSA N286/N285 quality standards is preferable.
  • Excellent knowledge of CNL’s engineering practices, organization and quality management program is preferable.
  • An excellent understanding of the regulatory and QA requirements is required
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

• Working schedule:
  Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.
• This position is part of the CRPEG Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the CRPEG Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.

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