Utilities Electrical Engineer Jobs

About the client:

A prestigious university situated on the stunning west coast of Canada. Our client is renowned for its world-class faculty, offering cutting-edge research opportunities, and fostering a diverse community of students from across the globe. The vibrant campus life is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and strengthened by strong industry connections.

Responsibilities:

• Stay updated on Acts, Regulations, and Codes to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the development, operation, and maintenance of the University's high-voltage distribution system.
• Lead planning of major capital and maintenance programs for electrical utility infrastructure.
• Provide technical consultation for electrical utility concerns across the academic campus.
• Develop and manage policies, procedures, and standards for Emergency Response Plans.
• Research and recommend new technologies for electrical distribution systems.
• Act as the in-house expert for high-voltage electrical infrastructure supplying academic buildings.
• Lead electrical utility design review process for all campus developments.
• Administer and update the university’s Technical Guidelines for high voltage and electrical utility systems.
• Manage professional staff, consultants, and collaborate with various departments and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain a Technical Safety BC FSR Class A certificate within the year, if not already held at the time of hire.
• Experience in protection and control systems is recommended.
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience, including 3 years in medium and high voltage equipment and distribution systems.
• Hold a valid BC driver's license.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical acts, regulations, codes, and standards.
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and electrical modeling software (ETAP, SKM, EasyPower).
• Minimum of nine years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered as a Professional Electrical Engineer with EGBC preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.