Senior Electrical Engineer

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** Company:
** Finning Canada##
** Number of Openings:
** 1##
** Worker Type:
** Permanent##
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* Position Overview:

** The Senior Engineer will play a central role in delivering high quality engineered solutions that support both internal teams and external customers. Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, this position is responsible for guiding the preparation, coordination, and accuracy of all engineered drawings and technical documents. The individual will oversee the day to day execution of engineering and design activities, ensuring reliable, efficient, and customer focused outcomes.
In this role, the Senior Engineer will lead comprehensive design reviews to confirm functionality, sound engineering practice, and adherence to regulatory and customer requirements. As a key technical resource, they will help shape project direction, provide clarity on complex challenges, and ensure that engineering outputs meet the highest standards of safety and quality.
The successful candidate will also contribute to continuous improvement within Engineered Solutions, helping to enhance capabilities, processes, and deliverables that support broader business objectives. In addition, they will uphold compliance requirements mandated by Engineering Regulatory Bodies and Safety Authorities while effectively managing technical risks, liabilities, and intellectual property considerations on behalf of Finning.

What’s in It for You:

- Target earnings of $,000 that includes salary and short-term incentive plan   - Comprehensive benefits starting on day one   - Pension & Share Purchase Plans   - Paid vacation that increases with years of service##
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* Job Description:

**** Major

Job Functions:

*** Monitor technical scope, schedule design work and ensure accuracy of work. Work together with other departments achieving project targets. Maintain a proactive approach about obstacles that could affect the cost, quality and timeliness of project delivery **(30%)
*** Review all engineering inquiries and prepare timely responses to stakeholders. **(20%)
*** Identify cost-reduction and functionality improvement opportunities **(20%)
*** Lead, mentor and coach project team members. **(10%)
*** Liaison with the project and operation teams to provide support and guidance as necessary. Interface with suppliers, packagers, customer and regulatory authority throughout the project. **(10%)
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Skills:

*** Must possess superior engineering skills and be capable of interacting with all engineering disciplines. Able to apply electrical engineering techniques to concept design, detailed estimates, component verification, troubleshooting, and failure analysis
* Strong attention to detail.
* Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
* Is visible, accessible and communicates effectively to all levels of employees
* Good presentation and influencing skills
* Teamwork in diverse and challenging environments
* Technical acumen and well-developed Problem Solving abilities
** Accountability:
*** Represent Finning in a professional and ethical manner
* Manage the relationship between internal (project, service) and external (customer, suppliers, regulatory authority.
* Represent the company in a professional and ethical manner and maintain effective relationships with internal departments and staff while maintaining confidentiality.
* Understands and adheres to Finning policies and procedures, including safety
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* Education & Experience:

*** Bachelor or Master of Engineering degree from an accredited engineering institution
* Registered Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) with EGBC, APEGA, APEGS, NAPEG, or Engineers Yukon
* 8 to 15 years of electrical engineering design experience with a focus on power generation and generator set controls
* Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Power Generation and Power System design, with emphasis on diesel and natural gas generator sets across sectors such as Mining, Oil and Gas, Utilities, and Critical Infrastructure including Hospitals, Airports, and Data Centers
* Experience with the integration of renewable energy sources into power generation systems
* Knowledge and experience with switch gear, transfer switches, MCCs, VFDs, and load banks
* Experience in powerhouse design, including HVAC control systems and other balance of plant equipment
* Strong understanding of generator and power system controls, protection schemes, grounding methods, electrical and mechanical design principles, and equipment sizing
* Detailed knowledge of generator control modes including droop, isochronous, load sharing, and base load
* Experience programming and commissioning generator control systems from manufacturers such as Woodward, DEIF, and Com Ap
* Experience programming and commissioning automation and control systems including PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms such as Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Schneider
* Proficiency in drafting electrical schematics using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
* Advanced knowledge of…