Senior Electrical Engineer - Mining & Metals
Apply NowCompany: Fluor Corporation
Location: Vancouver, BC V5K 5J9
Description:
Job Description
Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost effective technology-based solutions to address our client's needs is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us achieve our goals.
Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. We aim to foster an inclusive culture that prioritizes diversity and inclusion that allows employees to bring their best, most authentic selves to work. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!
The Senior Electrical Engineering provides essential technical and administrative support and guidance by evaluating, selecting, and applying standard engineering techniques to moderately difficult assignments.
The electrical group is a dynamic team in which engineering, design, and leadership skills are combined to effectively support our clients. In addition to a solid education focusing on engineering, a strong set of personal competencies is a prerequisite for success. Being a team player and having an ability to interact effectively with client organizations, other disciplines, vendors, and contractors is essential.
The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for electrical engineering and design development of projects in the mineral processing industry and will be responsible for project discipline engineers and designers.
Day to Day activities include:
Senior Electrical Engineer for feasibility studies and EPCM mineral processing projects of significant scale
Develop and review project labour and material estimates
Prepare electrical equipment specifications and technical bid evaluations for equipment such as power transformers, medium, and low voltage switchgear, medium voltage starters, motor control centres, variable frequency drives, large synchronous and induction motors, electrowinning rectifiers, and power factor correction
Perform and check calculations including short circuit and voltage drop for electrical distribution systems
Review vendor drawings and resolve vendor related issues
Witness factory acceptance tests
Provide engineering assistance to construction
Prepare and maintain schedules, develop and monitor estimates, and manpower forecasts
Full competency in electrical design considerations and interdisciplinary interfaces required for the successful design of a complex mineral processing facility
Demonstrate a high regard for HSE, technical assurance, and safety in design
Provide leadership and technical support to other engineers and designers, knowledge share, and act as a mentor to others in the department
Have effective communication and presentation skills. Candidates must have the ability to communicate complex technical solutions to audiences that include management, co-workers, clients, vendors, and contractors;
Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and ten (10) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred)
Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
Managing and leading a large project
Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out
Practical field experience
Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Preferred Qualifications
Registered professional engineer in Canada;
Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering;
Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years experience in an EPC or EPCM environment;
Mineral processing and/or Solvent Extraction (SX)/ Electrowinning (EW) experience is essential;
Experience with power systems up to 230 kV preferred;
ETAP experience preferred;
Familiar with the Canadian Electric Code and National Electrical Code;
Supervisory experience;
Competent in English and possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Benefits
Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.
Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.
While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.
Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!
Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost effective technology-based solutions to address our client's needs is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us achieve our goals.
Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. We aim to foster an inclusive culture that prioritizes diversity and inclusion that allows employees to bring their best, most authentic selves to work. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!
The Senior Electrical Engineering provides essential technical and administrative support and guidance by evaluating, selecting, and applying standard engineering techniques to moderately difficult assignments.
The electrical group is a dynamic team in which engineering, design, and leadership skills are combined to effectively support our clients. In addition to a solid education focusing on engineering, a strong set of personal competencies is a prerequisite for success. Being a team player and having an ability to interact effectively with client organizations, other disciplines, vendors, and contractors is essential.
The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for electrical engineering and design development of projects in the mineral processing industry and will be responsible for project discipline engineers and designers.
Day to Day activities include:
Senior Electrical Engineer for feasibility studies and EPCM mineral processing projects of significant scale
Develop and review project labour and material estimates
Prepare electrical equipment specifications and technical bid evaluations for equipment such as power transformers, medium, and low voltage switchgear, medium voltage starters, motor control centres, variable frequency drives, large synchronous and induction motors, electrowinning rectifiers, and power factor correction
Perform and check calculations including short circuit and voltage drop for electrical distribution systems
Review vendor drawings and resolve vendor related issues
Witness factory acceptance tests
Provide engineering assistance to construction
Prepare and maintain schedules, develop and monitor estimates, and manpower forecasts
Full competency in electrical design considerations and interdisciplinary interfaces required for the successful design of a complex mineral processing facility
Demonstrate a high regard for HSE, technical assurance, and safety in design
Provide leadership and technical support to other engineers and designers, knowledge share, and act as a mentor to others in the department
Have effective communication and presentation skills. Candidates must have the ability to communicate complex technical solutions to audiences that include management, co-workers, clients, vendors, and contractors;
Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and ten (10) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred)
Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
Managing and leading a large project
Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out
Practical field experience
Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Preferred Qualifications
Registered professional engineer in Canada;
Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering;
Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years experience in an EPC or EPCM environment;
Mineral processing and/or Solvent Extraction (SX)/ Electrowinning (EW) experience is essential;
Experience with power systems up to 230 kV preferred;
ETAP experience preferred;
Familiar with the Canadian Electric Code and National Electrical Code;
Supervisory experience;
Competent in English and possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Benefits
Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.
Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.
While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.
Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!