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Senior P&C Design Engineer

The Opportunity

As a Senior P&C Design Engineer, you bring sound technical knowledge of protection and control systems to our team. You are experienced in developing engineering solutions for client projects and possess a high level of communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. This position operates under general supervision with work assigned in terms of specific objectives.

No. of openings: 2 in Richmond, BC

Responsibilities

• Design protection and control for substations ranging in voltage from 25kV to 500kV including the theoretical and practical application of protective devices to high voltage transmission and generation equipment.
• Perform fault studies, coordination studies and relay settings for SEL, ABB and GE-type relays.
• Prepare all required documentation for a project including: budgets, schedules, work plans, technical specifications, tender documents, bid evaluation, technical reports, project calculation, etc.
• Allocate tasks to team engineers and drafters and provide guidance throughout project.
• Review and approve drawings for issuance to customer.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with clients, contractors, suppliers, associates and team members.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer designation (or eligible for immediate registration) with APEGBC or the State of Washington.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 10-15 years of experience in the electric utility or related engineering field.
• Knowledge of the construction and maintenance principles of P&C equipment including the uses and operation of electrical high voltage substation equipment, P&C drawings, and application of computer technology to P&C equipment.
• Ability to analyze electrical problems, interpret and evaluate various technical studies and data.
• Ability to define and develop criteria as well as produce cost estimates for plant modifications and other major projects.
• A team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in power generation, distribution and control systems design, and PLC programming would be an asset.
• Experience with Microstation, AutoCAD would be an asset.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Challenge, opportunity, innovation, and a unique corporate culture are among the reasons to consider a career at ZE. We aim for long-term tenure and reward our loyal employees. Our members work in a flexible environment where personal initiative and professional growth are greatly encouraged. ZE offers excellent career development opportunities along with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Plus, ZE encourages team-building activities by making available a fully equipped games room and squash court.

Response Information

Please send your resume and cover letter to HR at careers.engineering@ze.com with the subject line "Application for Senior P&C Design Engineer"

About Us

ZE Power Engineering is an innovative industry leading company that provides engineering services that cater specifically to the electric utility industry. We provide our clients with not only generation, transmission, substation and distribution design but also expertise in the areas of asset management, system planning, design and strategic management. ZE Power Engineering has an exceptional group of engineers and consultants with extensive experience in a variety of specializations. This is a great career development opportunity to expand one's knowledge of electric utility systems and work in a team at a fast growing company!

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