Electrical Engineer, Energy / Infrastructure

Independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their growing team in Vancouver. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities. Salary level from $95,000 – $120,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Your day-to-day as Electrical Engineer

• Provide review of electrical designs for Wind, Solar, Hydro and other technologies supervise/manage field implementation;
• Oversee interconnection construction, implementation of network and interconnection facility upgrades, and evaluate interconnection agreement compliance;
• Provide reviews of draft specifications and documentation for EPC contracts and/or engineering consultants. Review electrical designs and studies;
• Support bidding processes, RFP development, proposal analysis and recommendation; technical input into major contracts including equipment supply agreements, power purchase agreements and balance of plant agreements;
• Review and approve drawings submitted to ensure all engineering standards, construction standards and safety codes are met;
• Respond to requests for information (RFIs), review and approve submittals;
• Provide construction site engineering and commissioning support including inspection and monitoring of electrical installation;
• Develop operating procedures, joint operating orders and word instruction required to comply wit regulatory bodies;
• Provide technical support and guidance to the reliability compliance team interpreting standards and supporting external audits;
• Oversee and evaluate testing and electrical compliance studies during commissioning and operations;
• Provide engineering operational and project management support to operating facilities. Support troubleshooting, equipment performance analysis, warranty claim investigation and root cause analysis;
• Interface with other technical disciplines, project management, construction, accounting and finance teams as necessary through all phases of assigned projects.

Skills & Requirements:

• P.E./P.Eng. is a plus;
• Minimum of 7 years years of relevant experience in a similar position;
• Renewable energy or heavy industrial experience is preferred;
• Knowledge of high voltage electrical designs for industrial applications, ideally including experience with wind or solar projects;
• Bilingualism (French and English, written and spoken) is an asset.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus;
• Three weeks vacation to start and paid vacations during the holiday season;
• 100%-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services for permanent positions;
• Group retirement and stock purchase plans with employer participation;
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;
• Hybrid work model;
• Career development opportunities;
• Offices accessible by public transportation.

Ideal Candidate:

Compensation: Package likely to be $95,000 – $120,000 depending on location, seniority and relevant experience. Base salary, bonus and share ownership options available.

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.