Senior Electrical Engineer

We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.
We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.
Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.
The RoleWe’re seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Winnipeg-based Electrical Department. In this role, you’ll provide engineering input for projects of varying sizes, coordinate deliverables with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders, and help ensure work is completed on schedule, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
You’ll support project management, coordinate with internal and external clients, and help guide and mentor engineers on the team. As part of a collaborative group of engineers, technicians, scientists, and other industry-leading peers, you’ll contribute to studies, engineering designs, construction drawings and specifications, and inspections. Your primary focus will be design delivery and mentorship, with additional involvement in proposal development.
Key Responsibilities
Provide input to those managing and executing multiple projects (small to large) from the proposal stage through to completion
Establish connections with other departments to support and enhance service delivery
Work collaboratively with other disciplines and multidisciplinary project teams to execute project deliverables, as well as ensure that quality objectives, schedules, and budgets are met
Manage and execute multiple projects from the proposal stage through to completion;
Projects will include avariety of small to large projects
Prepare and review reports
Perform calculations
Conduct inspections and support project work on site as required
Edit and prepare design drawings and specifications
Conduct QA/QC reviews and facilitate the KGS’s QA/QC process
Contribute to the development of the electrical engineering practice at KGS by assisting the electrical design leadership by documenting technical knowledge, improving internal production processes, coordinating and developing internal training content, and other tasks
Pursue new business opportunities with existing and potential clients
Perform other duties as assigned
About You
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized university;
a post graduate degree would be an asset
10+ years of experience in electrical engineering with some project management skills (Tracking budgets and meeting schedules)
Must be registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer with EGM (Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba). Registration in other Canadian provinces would be an additional asset.
Previous consulting experience is preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively assume a lead role as project engineer and communicate project and technical information with clients
Demonstrated experience in site investigations, condition assessments, design and construction support are preferred
Detailed Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, National Building Code and other relevant codes and standards
Experience working on multi-discipline projects
Travel to project sites is usually limited but is required depending on project/client requirements. The amount of travel time desired by our employees can usually be accommodated.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks
Have the drive, attitude and commitment to be an active participant in our employee-owned culture
Experience with the following would be considered an asset:
Power distribution systems up to 600V or MV level
Protection systems experience, including specifying, setting and verifying (including reference to voltages)
Load flow analysis, system modelling, arc-flash, grounding, and other electrical studies (including reference to software used and any training)
Backup power systems (including Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Direct Current systems and fuel fired backup)
Lighting (including emergency and exit lighting systems)
Fiber and copper structured cable systems, and associated networking equipment
PLC Automation, Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) integration (including any programming experience) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) (include reference to software used and any training)
Physical or cyber security planning or design
Factory Acceptance Testing and/or Site Acceptance Testing
Commissioning of various systems on site
Other renewable energy experience
Experience working with electrical utilities within Canada
KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.
KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.
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