Electrical Engineer

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Chalk River, Ontario, Canada

5d ago

INTRO

A member of a multi-disciplinary branch providing integrated project management, engineering, design and construction services for nuclear and non-nuclear facilities, and R&D experiments at the CRL site.

Under general direction from the Branch Manager, the employee will contribute to the development of conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs of electrical power systems.

DUTIES

Design of retrofits and modifications to existing electrical engineering systems.

Design of electrical distribution systems, medium and low voltage (Class I through Class IV) power supply systems, alarm systems, lighting systems etc.

Specification of technical components for electrical systems.

Perform electrical power studies (e.g. load flow, short circuit, coordination and arc flash) using power studies software (preferably ETAP).

Preparation of design documentation including design plans, concept reports, design requirements, design descriptions, design manuals, design guides, technical specifications, and technical notes.

Preparation of project documents including customer proposals, work plans, schedules and estimates.

Engineering support during the construction, installation and commissioning project phases.

Customer liaison.

Develop engineering specifications and standards facilitating a consistent design approach.

Education

Bachelor (Honours) degree in electrical engineering from a university of recognized standing with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Member of a provincial professional engineering association or registered in PEO Engineer Internship Training Program.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

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.

Abilities and Skills

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.

Job / Industry Specific Knowledge

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.

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