April 26, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Senior Engineer

Organization:
ENMAX CORP
Region:
Canada, Alberta, Calgary
End of contest:
Aug 2, 2016
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Engineer
Description
The Transmission Planning group is shaping the future of Calgary's ever growing electrical transmission system.   Embrace the chance to work on transmission system capital projects that will meet the future capacity and reliability needs of ENMAX Power Corporation (EPC) customers.

Is this challenge for you?  Imagine the possibilities.

Bring your well rounded Engineering background to manage complex studies and connection proposals to facilitate capital additions to the EPC transmission system.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Perform technical studies related to transmission system planning, operation and design (i.e. load flow, short circuit, voltage stability, arc flash, etc.)
  • Develop long-term transmission planning strategy through system assessment studies and identifying potential future projects to address system deficiencies
  • Prepare engineering study reports and interconnection proposals for submission to the AESO
  • Represent Transmission Planning Group by providing technical expertise on various working groups and committees
  • Lead cross-functional teams of internal and external stakeholder groups including the AESO, Asset Management, Engineering, Projects, Operations and Field Services through internal processes
  • Manage and provide oversight to system and customer projects through the AESO Connection Process
  • Develop and maintain power system models and data in PSS/E, PSCAD, SKM PowerTools, DSATools, Ratekit, Cymcap, and other software as required
  • Calculate equipment electrical parameters (line ratings, transformer and line impedances)
  • Identify, recommend and develop processes and procedural improvements for calculation and modelling of various equipment parameters and data submissions
  • Support the Projects Group in development and completion of required AESO project data submissions to ensure project schedules and regulatory requirements are met
  • Provide guidance and leadership to junior staff by sharing technical knowledge and expertise
  • Manage consultant resources and provide oversight for outsourced projects
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements

Education Required:

  • B.Sc. Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • P.Eng status with The Association of Professionals in Engineering and Geoscience in Alberta (APEGA)

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Minimum 8 years of engineering experience within the electric utility industry
  • Experience should consist of technical experience and broad knowledge gained from working in the areas of transmission planning or system operations combined with an ability to manage projects through conceptual engineering and alternative development stages
  • Experience using PSS/E, Cymcap, SKM PowerTools, ArcPro, Ratekit, DSATools, PSCAD is considered an asset

Personal Qualities:

  • Exceptional communication skills; experienced and effective in interacting with stakeholders and regulatory bodies.  Credible, persuasive and clear in both oral and written presentations
  • Analytical with a strong interest in problem solving
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a wide variety of issues and multiple projects
  • Ability to "sell" and defend capital upgrades
  • Strong Project Management skills with a good understanding of project scope, cost and schedules
Contact

ENMAX CORP

141 50th Ave SE

Calgary

Alberta Canada

www.enmax.com


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