Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Insight Global



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$150,000.00/yr – $210,000.00/yr


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The Senior Project Engineer will design electrical high voltage substations and act as a technical leader across the engineering teams who leads the proper performance of substation design packages; performance in terms of committed budget, planning, and quality. Your objective is to plan & lead basic and detailed electrical design, to manage / monitor detailed execution progress, and to coordinate the execution of substation/plant engineering design work packages done by other disciplines and subcontractors. Must be able to self-perform the electrical design. Work packages may integrate documents required for permits, procurement, manufacturing, and site construction. He/she will follow customer specifications or requirements and should be aware of customer and national regulations and internal standards.



Responsibilities:

  • Lead project technical development, including scope, schedule, budget, and monitoring engineering activities.
  • Provide technical leadership and interface with various departments and stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and internal policies.
  • Possess knowledge of substation equipment and basic civil engineering design.
  • Collaborate with Engineering teams to design or oversee utility and industrial substations.
  • Implement efficient reporting processes and manage technical risk.
  • Use critical judgment to solve complex technical problems.
  • Act as a resource for less experienced colleagues and build consensus.
  • Develop persuasion skills to influence project teams, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Alert and propose corrective actions for major deviations in scope, schedule, or budget.
  • Develop processes and procedures for quality improvement and productivity.

Required Qualifications:


  • PE in Canada; without a PE it is a 12 month contract, potential extension
  • Minimum 10 years of substation or high voltage experience
  • Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

Desired Characteristics:

  • Professional Engineering license in Canada, and willing to review and seal drawings. Ability and willingness to get P.Eng in Quebec.
  • Fluent French speaking and technical writing skills, advanced English language skills
  • Experience execution large and complex substation/plant projects
  • Detailed design experience for utility EPC High Voltage electrical substations in North America
  • Design experience with FACTS projects such as fixed series cap banks, synchronous condensers, and STATCOM.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with correct English spelling, grammar, and syntax.
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Field commissioning or installation experience
  • Excellent EHS and Quality Mindset.
  • Mentoring mindset to develop and grow technical talent.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level



Employment type

  • Employment type


    Full-time


Job function

  • Job function

    Design, Engineering, and Project Management


  • Industries

    Utilities and Electric Power Generation


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