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Power Systems Engineering Specialist (Expert)

AT Eaton
Eaton

Power Systems Engineering Specialist (Expert)

Edmonton, Canada

Eaton's Electrical Engineering and Services Division is hiring a Power Systems Engineering Specialist (Expert) to join our team. This position can be based out of the following Eaton Canada locations and offers a hybrid working schedule: Milton, ON, Mississauga, ON, Kitchener, ON, Ottawa, ON, Delta, BC, Edmonton, AB, or Calgary, AB.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $96,579 - $141,649 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eaton's Electrical Services & Systems team offers a comprehensive portfolio of services tailored for every stage of a power system's life cycle-whether it's design, build, or support. Our services integrate and optimize the elements of a power system to make sure it's aligned with business goals. We can help keep your power system safe, efficient, reliable, and up-to-date.

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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.

What you'll do:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide power systems expertise and applied engineering. The subject matter expert will provide technical consultation for customers in the areas of power systems studies, power quality analysis, substation design and training.

Additionally:

  • Manage assigned projects and job costs to perform work within budgeted cost estimates Interpret specs and customer inquiries and design technical proposals and pricing for customers
  • Self-management of assigned projects and job cost accountability to perform work within budgeted cost estimates.
  • Interpret specs and customer inquiries and design technical proposals and pricing for customers
  • Provide technical solutions to customers that may involve equipment design or upgrades, testing of equipment, solutions relating to increase safety, reliability, or efficiency
  • Ability to run major studies and projects unassisted
  • Mentor other engineers, as applicable

Qualifications:

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university
  • P.Eng. License (current and active)
  • Eight (8) or more years of work experience in Power Systems Design (Distribution Systems, Substation, and Protection & Control)
  • Previous working experience using design tools such as SKM, ETAP, EazyPower, CYME or similar
  • Legally authorized to work in the Canada without company sponsorship
  • Currently located within 100 km of the posted working locations

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor Degree focused on electrical power systems
  • Advanced experience in multi-function protection relay setting files and logic
  • Experience in the following areas: short-circuit analysis, LV/MV coordination, arc flash studies, harmonic analysis, and mitigations
  • Experience in testing, troubleshooting, power quality measurements, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems (highly desirable)
  • Experience with design for energy transition projects

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, color, 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): Edmonton, AB, Canada
Job ID: Eaton-31246Edmonton
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)