Electrical Engineer Trainee

Job Overview:

Gridwise Engineering is a rapidly growing power engineering consultancy startup headquartered in Metrotown, Burnaby, BC. We provide high-quality engineering services to power utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients across Canada and internationally. Our projects range from early-stage conceptual design to detailed design and power system studies, supporting construction and commissioning. We provide design services on a variety of scopes including electrical system audits, conceptual and feasibility studies, detailed design and electrical power system studies.

We are currently looking for a motivated intermediate Electrical Engineering Trainee with a strong interest in substation electrical design. If you are self-driven and have a keen interest in electrical power systems and substation electrical design, this is the opportunity for you. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of substation design areas, gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative and supportive environment alongside a very talented and experienced group of professional engineers and develop your skills to grow as an engineer and work with an experienced and growing team. As a young and growing company, Gridwise Engineering offers a dynamic environment with a diverse range of projects, providing exceptional opportunities for professional growth and career advancement as we expand our capabilities and client base.

Job Requirements:

- You will support substation electrical design packages on projects in the power utility, mining, industrial and renewables sectors

- You will prepare electrical design deliverables for 4.16kV to 500kV substations/ switching stations, including substation layout and cross-section design, equipment selection and specification, grounding and lightning shielding system design, control building/ E-house design, station services and switchyard lighting design, etc.

- You will perform electrical studies and calculations such as grounding studies, AC/ DC station services load and battery sizing calculations, rigid bus and lightning protection calculations, etc. with the guidance of a senior engineer

- You will work alongside, or lead work assigned to junior engineers, designers and drafters

- You will lead electrical design discussions with clients and other project stakeholders

- You will interface and coordinate electrical design with other related disciplines such as civil, structural, P&C and telecom

- You will provide technical support and assist the Engineer-of-Record during construction and commissioning

- You will get the opportunity to travel to project sites during design and construction phases as and when required

Required Qualifications:

- Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university along with a EIT designation

- 3-4 years of relevant substation engineering work experience will be preferred. Applicants with lesser but relevant work experience who have passion for substation electrical design may be considered for the role. This is for a fresh engineering trainee role.

- Experience in using ETAP, WinIGS, CDEGS, EasyPower, etc. for engineering studies will be considered favourably

- Proficiency in using AutoCAD will be considered favourably

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- A valid BC class 5 drivers license

- Ability to work in a team environment and on their own initiative as required

Competitive salary and benefits will be offered to the right candidate for the role. If you are interested to work in a close-knit engineering team in a friendly environment and are passionate about the work you do then please respond to this job posting with a resume and cover-letter detailing your interest, suitability and qualifications.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- RRSP match

- Store discount

- Vision care

- Wellness program

Application question(s):

- Please provide 1-3 sentences explaining your relevant work experience in electrical design for high voltage systems (4kV and above) either in substations or industrial facilities.

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

- Substation Electrical engineering: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person