High Voltage Electrical Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nuclear engineering with extensive experience in high-voltage (HV) power systems (13 kV and above), switchyard design and operation, and complex bus configurations including transfer bus schemes. This role requires deep technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

High-Voltage System Design & Engineering

• Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of high-voltage electrical systems (13 kV to transmission-level voltages), including switchyards, substations, and grid interconnections for nuclear power facilities

Switchyard & Bus Systems Expertise

• Design and support HV switchyard configuration, including transfer buses, breaker-and-a-half schemes, ring bus systems, and main-tie-main arrangements, ensuring high reliability and operational flexibility

Project Management

• Oversee and manage electrical engineering projects from concept through commissioning, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination of HV equipment procurement and installation

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide expert-level support for HV equipment such as breakers, disconnect switches, transformers, and protection systems. Troubleshoot issues related to power distribution, fault conditions, and system stability

Protection & Control Systems

• Develop and review protection schemes, relay coordination, and control systems for high-voltage networks, ensuring proper fault detection, isolation, and system integrity

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all electrical systems meet nuclear, utility, and high-voltage safety standards, including arc flash, grounding, and insulation coordination studies
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate HV infrastructure with plant systems, grid requirements, and regulatory expectations
• Apply modern technologies and methodologies to improve HV system reliability, redundancy, and performance, particularly in critical nuclear applications

Documentation

• Prepare and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including single-line diagrams, protection coordination studies, switchyard layouts, and commissioning procedures

Training and Mentorship

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, particularly in high-voltage engineering practices and safety protocols

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in the nuclear or utility sector with significant hands-on experience in high-voltage systems (13 kV and above)
• Demonstrated experience with HV switchyards, substations, and bus schemes (including transfer bus systems)
• Strong understanding of power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination)
• Professional Engineer (PE/P.Eng.) license preferred
• Proficiency in electrical engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD, ETAP, SK)
• In-depth knowledge of applicable standards (IEEE, NEC, CSA, NRC/CN)
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities