Senior Electrical Designer

Requisition ID: 100408 

Job Category:  Engineering 

Location:  Saskatoon, SK, Canada 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the  engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

We are seeking for a dynamic individual to join our Control, Automation and Electrical team who is interested in tackling challenging projects and assignments. The Electrical Designer will be responsible for supervising a team of electrical designers and assisting in the development and production of deliverables required for Mining, Energy and Infrastructure projects from Feasibility studies to Detail design. The Senior Electrical Designer will also assist in the resolution of all technical design issues and direct the activities of other designers in the team to meet project schedule objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a diverse and dynamic team that takes pride in delivering quality projects.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to and promote the Hatch corporate safety culture.
• Manage the schedule for a team of designers on project or program including multidiscipline interactions.
• Coordinate work with the lead electrical engineer, project and engineering managers including taking responsibility for timely release of team deliverables.
• Supervise, review, check and be responsible for quality of electrical designs performed by others in the design team.
• Prioritize project or program discipline actions for the purpose of achieving deliverable quality and adherence to schedule.
• Prepare design concepts for internal and client reviews in collaboration with engineering team.
• Produce detailed engineering design drawings and documentation for approved concepts/projects.
• Perform 3D model clash detection and coordinate electrical design with other disciplines.
• Assist in the preparation of project specific procedures (symbols, cell libraries, borders etc).
• Perform complex plant layout and electrical systems using 3D design modeling tools.
• Contribute to the development of different multidisciplinary design solutions and mentor other designers. Provide guidance on Hatch quality standards.
• Lead formal electrical design reviews and supervise the work of electrical designers.
• Develop 3D model for electrical equipment, underground ducts and cable trays.
• Responsible for electrical design work related to quantity estimation effort on project or program including direct quantity (MTO) take-off from a 3D model, 2D drawings, sketches and historical data.
• Assist with voltage drop, cable fill, underground duct calculations.
• Verify on-site condition and dimensions relating to existing facilities.
• Resolve electrical design issues throughout project lifecycle as required.
• Apply industry best practices and applicable codes and standards (IEEE, CSA, NEC, CEC, IEC, etc).
• Participate in the selection of electrical design candidates as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Electrical engineering diploma from a recognized college
• Minimum of 7+ years electrical design experience
• Experience within a large-projects such as mining, power, petrochemical and refinery industries, in multi-disciplinary EPCM environment.
• Ability to design in a 3D environment
• Knowledge of industry or regulatory standards, regulations and codes pertinent to the design and systems related to the project
• Understanding of other discipline requirements
• Sound knowledge of designing electrical systems and workflows for electrical systems.
• Proficient in the use of MicroStation or AutoCAD, MicroStation PSDS and/or OpenPlant.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Site experience in walk-downs, field measurements and commissioning.

Preferred

• Certified Engineering Technician/Technologist or looking to attain certification
• Experience with Bentley BRCM
• Experience within a large project, multidisciplinary EPCM environment.
• Good leadership skills.
• Strong client focus.
• Experience in mentoring and supervising designers.
• Ability to delegate tasks and promote the effective performance of team members.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.