Senior Electrical Engineer

At CEM Engineering, we believe in empowering individuals to develop their careers and become key contributors to the clean energy revolution. Picture yourself at the forefront of innovative hydrogen, biogas, RNG, power and carbon capture projects, leading with skill and passion as you make a marked difference in our world. Are you ready to harness your technical expertise and engineering savvy to develop professionally and to shape a more sustainable future? Here, your value, experience, and commitment to quality are not just appreciated—they're instrumental in driving success. With CEM Engineering, you don’t just join a team;
you embark on a journeyof continuous growth and purpose, shaping your own story as you contribute meaningfully to our collective mission. With offices in St. Catharines and Burlington, Ontario, as well as Calgary, Alberta, we are open to candidates for any of our 3 locations.POSITION OVERVIEW
This is a senior position intended to provide the successful candidate with a technical leadership role within CEM Engineering.KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures that clients are satisfied with CEM services through professional conduct, diligent response and maintaining successful relationships.Designs and develops electrical systems to high specifications focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality, and sustainability.Provides expertise in their area of specialization.Leads a project team consisting of engineers and designers/drafting. Projects typically include cogeneration or CHP (gas turbine, steam turbine, and reciprocating engine prime movers), industrial steam plants, hot water and chiller plants, renewable natural gas (RNG), hydrogen, and district energy projects.Executes the development of the project concept and leads the project from concept to detailed contract documents (Issued for Construction drawings and specifications), and through construction (contract administration) and commissioning.Works independently or with junior electrical team members to complete the necessary deliverables. Assumes the responsibility for tasks delegated to other team members.Assumes project management tasks and responsibilities to plan, track, and forecast project performance for electrical tasks.Supports engineering proposals and business development.Supports development of electrical engineering design guidelines for department use.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Electrical Engineer who is customer-focused with 10+ years of relevant working experience.Fundamental technical engineering knowledge and strong problem-solving skills.Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario with good standing.High- and medium-voltage substation design, especially protection and control systems.Flexibility and capacity to adapt in a small, but dynamic consulting firm.Strong interpersonal skills to manage the team, the client, and external parties (utilities, sub-consultants, contractors, equipment vendors, etc.).Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills.Proficiency in standard office software (e.G., Office 365).Experience in power consulting, specifically, and for example:Single Line DiagramsAC/DC SchematicsHigh- and Medium-Voltage Power System Protection and ControlsPower Generation and Distributed Generation Interconnection RequirementsRelay Settings, Programming, and CommissioningPower System Studies using ETAP and/or EasyPower (e.G., Arc Flash, Coordination, Load Flow, Grounding)Equipment Specifications and Bid EvaluationProject leadership skills (includes budget / schedule responsibility, change management, and engineering project lifecycle)Project documentation including (but not limited to):meeting agendas and minutesreportsscope summariescost comparisonsdesign criteriaproject updatesOTHER REQUIREMENTS
Support electrical team with miscellaneous tasks including project requirements and corporate requirements.Willingness to support and mentor others and share experience and knowledge with fellow colleagues having different technical backgrounds.Willing to travel occasionally to job sites and other third-party offices.Independent and self-motivatedAligned with CEM’s core values.Contribute to development of a shared culture of inclusivity, loyalty, and trust.PE License in the US will be an asset.PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Commitment to remaining current with developments in profession.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with passion for results.Effective organizational and time management skills.Ability to directly interface with Client and flexibility of adjusting level of technical communication, based on Client’s technical affinity.
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