Lead Electrical Project Engineer
Lead Electrical Project Engineer
Location US or Mississauga (Remote)
Years of Experience 12-18
Job Description and Experience Highlights:
Designs the Power electronics, Inverter, DC to AC converter and controls power distribution architecture of SOFC. Develop preliminary power distribution to individual skids.
Develop preliminary electrical panel requirements based on vendor information regarding electrical loads of individual equipment.
Size and select plant UPS and accessories (i.e., bypass switch, batteries, etc.) based on critical l loads.
Generate preliminary electrical BoM.
Update cable schedules for any design changes.
Perform all necessary calculations and ensure compliance with Utility grid interconnection requirements.
equipment. Experience with Medium Voltage is a plus.
Ensures compliance to international standards across regions (NFPA, UL, IEEE, CSA)
Has a high degree of understanding of electrical distribution and power equipment such
as cables, busbars, switchgear, variable frequency drives, etc.
Delivers high quality project and product documentation such as single line diagrams,
load lists, cabinet design, wiring diagrams & layout, component datasheets, grounding
design and lightning protection concept, etc.
Is very familiar with employment of equipment for hazardous areas and different types of
explosion protection methods.
Interacts with suppliers, OEMs and Panel Builders to define the solution and verify its
quality.
Develops guidelines for commissioning and service of equipment.
Acts as a local guidance to more junior engineers, follows the work and ensures quality
of the work.
“Must-Have” Technical Skills:
Has strong technical competency in all areas power distribution (concept architecture
design, sizing of components, protection, harmonics, grounding, thermal management,
lightning protection & EMC).
Expert knowledge of power distribution equipment (transformers, switchgears, cables,
circuit breakers, protection systems, busbar systems, etc.)
Familiar with electrical CAD and electrical calculation software (WSCAD, EPLAN or
Similar)
Electrical design for hazardous areas according to US & CA standards.
Knowledge of North American standards (NFPA, NEC, CSA) & UL panel certification.
Knowledge of IEC standards is a plus (61439, IEC 60204, IEC 60076, IEC 62271)
Extremely proactive and curious, technically-savy, rigorous, team player.
Possible sectors of activities:
– EPC
– Renewable projects
– Substations projects
– Oil and Gas projects
– Electrical Machinery Manufacturers
– Electrical Panels Manufacturers
– Rolling Stock Manufacturers
– Electrical Consultancy
To apply for this job email your details to md.faisal@signinsol.com