Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description:

Position Synopsis

As part of AKA’s electrical engineering team, the Senior Electrical System Engineer will participate in the design, development, implementation and documentation of marine and onshore power systems.

The Senior Electrical System Engineer will participate in ensuring projects are well defined and administered in accordance with the agreed scope, budget and schedule, while providing high levels of customer service. This position requires specialist knowledge, and a high level of education in the field of electrical engineering or an associated discipline.

Position Responsibilities

• Interface with customers to determine project scope, requirements, deliverables, budget and schedules.
• Manage and direct AKA resources with respect to engineering of solutions.
• Produce well defined specifications for systems to be delivered.
• Develop functional descriptions.
• Produce engineering documentation, such as schematics and functional flow diagrams.
• Produce engineering studies and calculations to proof the proper behaviour of the designed systems.
• Use electrical engineering principles to ensure systems are appropriately engineered.
• Use electrical engineering software and other tools to ensure designs are robust and safe.
• Select parts and components for robust and effective design functionality.
• Develop supporting documentation, including system descriptions, test procedures, maintenance and trouble-shooting manuals.
• Train others – both internally and externally – to understand and utilize AKA systems in the field.
• Support onsite activities such as commissioning and trouble shooting.
• Attend site when necessary to perform any of the activities listed here.
• Take responsibility for professional development, including pursuit and/or maintenance of professional qualifications and licenses.
• Manage the Electrical engineering department from an administrative point of view.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Engineering or a related field, or a combination of education and experience suitable to the position
• License to practice engineering issued by a provincial or territorial engineering regulatory body (P.Eng status)
• Extensive field experience in industrial automation and control systems, or systems engineering
• Experience in the design, development and implementation of electrical power systems and/or control and automation systems
• Project management experience is an asset

Knowledge and skills.

• Proven analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to analyze complex systems engineering and automation problems and devise innovative engineering solutions.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and across multiple project teams.
• Proven ability to manage a diverse workload while prioritizing time and resources to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and customer relation skills.
• Proficient at the intermediate level in the use of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.

Communication

• Communicates complex issues clearly and credibly with widely varied audiences.
• Handles difficult on-the-spot questions (i.e., from officials, interest groups, or the media).
• Overcomes resistance and secures support for ideas or initiatives through high impact communications.

Initiative

• Anticipates and responds in a proactive manner to future needs (of external clients and internal groups) that may not be obvious to others.
• Coaches, supports and encourages others to test their limits.
• Exceeds job expectations to contribute to Corporate objectives.

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