Intermediate Electrical Engineer - Advanced English

Job DescriptionJoin a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy, and urbanization.Committed to sustainable development, GHD improves the physical, natural and social environments of the many communities in which we operate.Our Engineering Design Organization (EDO) is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to tackle the role of Intermediate Electrical Engineer. As a member of the multidiscipline design team, you will work on a broad spectrum of electrical aspects for multiple projects including new installations, upgrades of existing systems, testing, commissioning, and system optimization. In this role you will bring your expertise to work on water and wastewater treatment plants, industrial plants, solid waste, and non-utility power generation plants in municipal and industrial markets.The successful candidate will be accountable for:Leading proposal requests, developing design and construction fees, and report writingCompleting condition assessments for various facilities including report writing and participation in client meetingsPreparing detailed design drawing packages for projects of varying scale, including the following: Utility interconnection, Substation design, Electrical system protection and coordination, Low (LV) and medium (MV) voltage power distribution and motor control, Standby power systems design, Building services (lighting, security, etc.), Fire Alarm systems, Communication systems, DC systems, Grounding, Equipment layoutsCompletion and review of electrical design calculationsPreparation of contract documentation including equipment specifications, cable/conduit schedules, installation specifications, equipment procurement documents, sub-contractor requisitions, scope-of-work, bill-of-materials, and process narrativesTechnical review and quality control of design drawings and documents. Professional sealing of technical documentsCoordination with clients, vendors, other disciplines, authorities, hydro throughout design and construction phases of projectsSupport during tendering and construction including responding to RFIs, assisting GHD and client site personnel, reviewing shop drawings, evaluating electrical reports (short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, ground potential rise (GPR), harmonics, etc.), completing site inspections, preparing testing plans, preparation and evaluation of change orders and participation in project meetingsCoordination of electrical system designs with other engineering disciplines (process, mechanical, civil, structural, etc.), vendors, and outside design team members. Providing direction to and coordination with internal designers/drafter’s teamEnsuring engineering designs adhere to business line standards such as specifications, design checklists, detail drawings etc. Assisting and/or leading efforts to develop technical standards for the business line utilizing information obtained through collaboratively working on multi-disciplinary projectsOccasionally taking initiative and collaborating across business line, company and industry to assist in securing additional projectsSkills, Competencies and Qualifications:5-10 years’ or more experience involved in the design and implementation of MV and LV electrical systems including substations, motors and drives, power distribution, power generation, as well as working knowledge of field instrumentation and automated equipment integrationB.A.Sc. in Electrical EngineeringExperience in transit projects will be an assetExperience in facilities electrical systems including lighting, fire alarms, security will be an assetExperience with design-build projects will be considered an assetStrong analytical skills, attention to detail and continual diligence to follow-up while exercising sound judgmentSelf-motivated, with strong desire to learnStrong organizational, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skillsCapable of working independently with minimal supervision & guidance from Senior team members. Proven strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to optimally coordinate activities and accomplish goalsWhy GHD?Being the best we can be is in our culture.We are a family of smart, innovative and creative problem solvers. In our employee-owned company, everything feels like it matters more. Challenge us and help us come up with new solutions to ensure water, energy and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come.Our commitment to youCommitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognize achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.Who We AreWe are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly ‘One GHD’ across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.