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Power Systems Engineer

AT Eaton
Eaton

Power Systems Engineer

Ottawa, Canada

Eaton's Engineering Services & Systems division has an opening for a Power Systems Engineer in the Power Systems Engineering (PSE) group located in Laval, QC or Ottawa, ON.

What you'll do:

Eaton has the largest and most experienced team of power system engineers in the industry, with industry-standard software and advanced modeling and analysis capabilities at their fingertips. This team brings extensive skills and experiences to power system analysis and design. Active participation in technical societies such as IEEE and collaboration with a variety of utilities and industries ensures that our engineers are knowledgeable about today's cutting edge engineering techniques. We assist customers at every stage of the power system: from substation and distribution system design to renewable energy and smart grid engineering, from safety and reliability-focused studies to power quality and grounding related audits and analyses.

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The Power Systems Engineer's responsibilities will involve power systems analysis, power quality measurements and audits, consulting and design services, troubleshooting and problem solving relative to power distribution equipment. In addition to our core engineering responsibilities, our engineers are intimately involved with customers from the onset of every project through the final on-site presentation and training. Our engineers operate with the mission of providing high quality support and solutions with a key emphasis placed on motivated lead times and sustained relationships with the Eaton Sales Team and end-users.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide applied engineering and technical consultation for customers in the areas of power systems studies, power quality analysis, installation, startup, maintenance, repair and training. Essential functions include:

  • Provide applied engineering and technical consultation for customers in the areas of power systems studies, power quality analysis, installation, startup, maintenance, repair and training.
  • Self-management of assigned projects and job cost accountability to perform work within budgeted cost estimates.
  • Performs engineering assignments that may involve power systems analysis, power quality measurements and audits, consulting and design services, troubleshooting,
  • and problem solving relative to power distribution equipment.
  • This position would focus on short circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow and power quality analysis.
  • Interpret specs and customer inquiries and design technical proposals and pricing for customers.
  • May design and conduct specialized training for customers.
  • May mentor or lead other engineers on projects.
  • Must contain job costs and stay within budget.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
  • Fluent in written and spoken French and English
  • Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship now or in the future.
  • No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within an 80-km radius of the specified job location(s) will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in power systems engineering
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in the use of SKM, PTW, ETAP, EDSA, CYME, or EasyPower software

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Client-provided location(s): Ottawa, ON, Canada
Job ID: Eaton-33829Ottawa
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)