Junior Electrical Engineer Jobs

re you passionate about helping to build a greener future?

Vard Electro North America is committed to reducing the environmental impact within the marine industry by providing greener electrical solutions. We are looking for motivated and passionate people wanting to be part of the ‘green’ revolution of the marine industry.

We are a Marine Electrical Solution Provider, reporting to a large global organization with subsidiaries around the world. As part of our team, you must be able to balance large company needs with the entrepreneurial mindset that aligns with our culture. Adaptability and ability to work in a rapidly changing environment are must-have qualities.

Our Canadian HQ is based out of Vancouver, BC, however we are accepting applications from any location within Canada.

About You:

You are motivated, and passionate about electrical engineering and progressing the marine industry toward greener technologies. You are self-driven, detail-oriented with an analytical mindset, with the ability to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines.

As a subject matter expert regarding some electrical engineering activities, you have a strong desire to share your knowledge and experience on the job through mentorship of our junior and intermediate engineers.

The Role:

In your role as senior Junior Electrical Engineer will have an opportunity to apply comprehensive knowledge of electrical engineering concepts related to the design, assembly, calibration, and testing of switched power conversion systems (Marine Power and Propulsion Plant Architecture (SLDs &ELAs), hybrid power system design, and Dynamic Positioning System design).

This position will be part of a matrix reporting structure and part of the engineering team and project team.

• Participating in conferences, events, and networking and learning opportunities.
• Establishing relationships with clients, vendors, suppliers, other professionals, and expanding networks.
• Clearly communicates technical and design documentation to other departments
• Provides technical support to marketing for bids and proposals.
• Produce high quality design work, drawings and technical documentation
• Support to project scheduling and progress reporting
• Assists with the development of new Engineering standards and maintains and improves existing standards and guidelines.
• Write CONOPS and Functional Specification documents around Power Management System and Propulsion Control System.
• Ensures designs are optimized for adherence of electrical standards.
• Maintaining and improving existing engineering processes.
• Experience with Electrical Outfitting and Arrangements, battery sizing and fuel cells, and Dynamic Simulations / Transient Analysis.
• Acts as a subject matter expert regarding some electrical engineering activities.
• Use of latest technologies and computer software
• Design Electric or Hybrid, power and propulsion systems for Marine Vessels.
• Liaises with clients, and internal teams to ensure project quality and specifications deliverables are met.
• Undertake Power Systems Analysis study viz Harmonic Analysis, EMI, short circuit, voltage drop towards effective electrical system design.
• Analyzing existing processes and scheduling meetings to discuss improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

Education and Qualifications:

• P.Eng. EGBC status or the ability to apply for P.Eng. within a year, preferred.
• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience:

• Experience working with engineering technologies ie; EasyPower/ETAP, AutoCAD, Navisworks etc.)
• Extensive practical experience related to power distribution, control circuits, layout, or integration and
• Experience in Electrical Design, Control systems, and Vessel instrumenting for “Smart Vessel”
• Good attention to detail and able to produce error-free drawings.
• Previous maritime, shipyard or shipboard knowledge or experience is desired.
• Excellent knowledge of specifying, selecting, and ordering electrical components.
• 10+ years of experience on electrical system for marine vessels.
• Confident in use of Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint and similar tools
• Practical knowledge of electrical specifications, Propulsion Plant system integration and AC/DC grid.
• Strong knowledge of class regulation, LR, ABS, DNV-GL, Transport Canada.
• Strong knowledge of electrical standards.

Skills & Competencies:

• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency
• Customer/Client Focus
• Deadline Oriented

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to work flexible hours with occasional work outside of regular working hours to accommodate time zones
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
• Occasional travel may be required
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and Canadian government security clearance

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Why join us?

• Have fun and build meaningful relationships within the team through company events.
• Enjoy some of our lifestyle benefits, including wellness spending support, parental benefits, generous time off programs.
• Join our team of talented and passionate people and help us make an impact in our work toward a greener future.
• Make an impact on the growth of the business and take charge of your own growth and development by actively contributing to our goals setting culture.
• Looking to learn and grow? We are active in our pursuits to develop our team, through on the job training, workshops, lunch and learns and financial support for education.
• To enhance work life harmony participate in one or more of our flexible work program offerings.
• We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, that includes health spending account, retirement benefits and Employee and Family Assistance Program to support the wellbeing of you and your family.
• We embrace diversity in our thoughts, opinions, and backgrounds. Listen to other’s perspectives, encourage creative ideas and open-mindedness. Our team is comprised of people from many different cultures, beliefs and backgrounds.

About Us:

Vard Electro Canada Inc., incorporated in 2016, is one of the North American subsidiaries of VARD Group. Our parent company is Vard Electro AS, headquartered in Norway.

We deliver full-scale electrical engineering design, marine procurement, and integrated solutions for vessels in the marine industry. With the ability to operate as a specialized system integrator (SSI), we can provide everything from concept design to equipment purchase to equipment integration through the warranty period. We are proud to be a contributor on Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) for new ship construction and are the designated Electrical Engineering Design Centre of Excellence for Government Vessels within VARD Group.

VARD, together with its subsidiaries, is one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels. Headquartered in Norway with 9,000 employees, VARD operates nine strategically located shipbuilding facilities, including five in Norway, two in Romania, one in Brazil and one in Vietnam. Through its specialized subsidiaries, VARD develops power and automation systems, deck handling equipment, and vessel accommodation solutions, and provides design and engineering services to the global maritime industry. VARD’s majority shareholder is Fincantieri Oil & Gas S.p.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of FINCANTIERI S.p.A. headquartered in Trieste, Italy.

Fincantieri is one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups and number one for diversification and innovation. It is leader in cruise ship design and construction and a reference player in all high-tech shipbuilding industry sectors, from naval to offshore vessels, from high-complexity special vessels and ferries to mega yachts, as well as in ship repairs and conversions, production of systems and mechanical and electrical component equipment and after-sales services.

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