Electrical Project Manager Substations

Randstad Canada

$100K — $125K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario
  • 6+ years of Engineering experience
  • Proficient in IEC 61850 GOOSE messaging protocol
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Project management skills
  • Adaptability to fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide conceptual and detailed design services for substation projects
  • Coordinate projects and collaborate with suppliers, contractors, and utilities
  • Perform engineering studies and calculations
  • Develop equipment testing and commissioning plans
  • Configure and program control systems and protective relays
  • Prepare and assist with electrical diagrams and layouts
  • Provide technical support for operations staff

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Exposure to diverse and high-impact projects
  • Mentorship and training opportunities
  • Participation in strategic planning initiatives
  • Opportunity to impact municipal infrastructure and contribute to community growth
Full Job Description
Reporting to the Manager of Stations & Distribution Automation, the Engineer will join a highly skilled engineering team, tasked with the upkeep and expansion of critical electrical infrastructure found in municipal transmission and distribution substations. Projects involve the installation, alteration, extension and/or repair of a variety of electrical equipment; controlled, monitored and/or automated by complex circuity, electronics, and advanced communication networks. ... KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide both conceptual and detailed design services for substation capital and reactive maintenance projects • Co-ordinate projects, prepare cost estimates, and collaborate with key stakeholders, including: equipment suppliers, contractors, and other utilities. • Perform engineering studies and/or calculations, including: short circuit analysis, load flows, arc flash hazard assessments, protective device coordination, equipment selection & sizing, protection relay settings, and ground grid design. • Develop equipment testing and commissioning plans, witness and approve equipment FAT, SAT testing. • Configure and program SEL and GE station control systems, protection relays and distribution system network communications equipment. • Prepare, provide guidance or assist engineering staff with the creation or modification of single line and three line diagrams, AC/DC electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical layout and elevation drawings. • Research, evaluate, test and recommend station equipment. • Provide technical field support for operations staff. • Develop standards and specifications. • Plan and design processes, operational procedures, and safe work practices. • Participate in short term and long term strategic planning. • Prepare engineering or business reports (both oral and written). • Review, develop or present business proposals. • Participate on committees or project teams as required on a wide variety of business initiatives. • Support senior management on ad-hoc assignments. • Mentoring and training designers and team members. • Provide engineering support for Metrolinx transit expansion projects across Toronto-including LRT, subway, and GO Corridor works-by coordinating design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance activities while ensuring Toronto Hydro standards and asset protection requirements are met. COMPETENCIES: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) • Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario • 6+ years of Engineering experience Must hold valid Class "G" Drivers License. • Proficiency in IEC 61850 GOOSE messaging protocol, including configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of peer-to-peer protection and control signals within utility communication networks is strongly preferred. • Knowledge of protection and control concepts preferred • Familiarity with various station equipment, including switchgear, breakers and power transformers; proficiency in programming GE and SEL protection relays preferred. • Familiarity with SCADA systems, RTUs and data concentrators; station network topologies relevant ethernet and serial communication protocols; copper, fiber optic and wireless communication systems preferred. • Experience in the development of protection philosophies and the application of substation protection schemes. • Proficiency in system modeling using engineering analysis software such CYME, ETAP or SKM an asset. • Knowledge of, and ability to look-up and correctly interpret relevant industry standards, including: CSA, ANSI, IEC and IEEE; relevant code, including: OESC, NESC, DSC, TSC, OBC, EUSR and UWPC; and relevant legislation, including: OHSA and Reg. 22/04. • Familiarity with distribution system automation technologies • Strong written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through report writing and delivering presentations. • Demonstrated competence in computer programming • Project management skills with the ability to organize the project, work with key stakeholders, manage project risks, and deliver projects on time and within budget. • General knowledge of overhead and underground distribution system design. Customer focused and demonstrates a pro-active service orientation; must be able to meet customer needs in a flexible but cost-effective manner. • Self-motivated, operates with a high degree of independence and can visualize possibilities and opportunities for change in support of continuous process improvement. • Accepts work assignments with clear understanding of related quality, quantity, cost and performance targets/expectations. • Acts as a safety leader by incorporating safety and environmental considerations into business decisions and actions • Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, e.g. designers, contractors, suppliers, HONI, various tradespersons, etc. • Adaptability to fast-paced environment and ability to pivot and react to changing priorities and demands Pay range is $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 Please submit your resume in confidence to [redacted]

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