Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Details Job Description The Sr. Electrical Engineer works closely with other engineering disciplines in order to provide crucial electrical decisions and technical strategic data to support Redpath's projects. This is to enable the implementation of project work in accordance with safety, codes and standards, schedule, quality and cost control. The role bridges engineering and field execution, delivering safe, practical, and constructible electrical, controls, and communications solutions for low- and medium-voltage mining systems under tight schedules and challenging site conditions.

Responsibilities Health and Safety:

• Having the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
• Following Redpath Canada Limited's health and safety standards and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to Supervisor.

Technical Skills Considered an

Asset:

• Responsible for checking and approval of drawings done by other Engineers, Designers or Engineers-in- Training. including single-line diagrams, layouts, grounding, and cable schedules.
• Specify, integrate, and commission switchgear, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, soft starters, motors, and protection systems.
• Perform and review power system studies using ETAP (load flow, short-circuit, coordination, arc-flash) as required for construction and commissioning.
• Participates in estimating, planning, coordination, procurement, and management of the overall design and engineering process of various projects
• Accountable for Redpath's global compliance with electrical standards, policies and procedures o Approval of all electrical equipment selection o Audits electrical installations, procedures and compliance with legislation o Develop guidelines for electrical installations with respect to best practices and QA/QC requirements
• Sign off as Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) on electrical, networks, communications and drawings
• Accountable for final electrical certification of electrical installations and hoists
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, policies and procedures as related to electrical installations including various international projects.
• Navigating and complying with diverse client electrical standards
• Responsible for detailed engineering design of electrical installations, including health and safety of design, risk analysis
• Acts as liaison between clients and subcontractors regarding electrical installations as required
• Participate in discussions regarding design and risk management of designs
• Travel to sites to inspect, take measurements and/or attend technical discussions as needed
• Mentor Engineer-in-Training, Electrical, less experienced Engineers and Designers
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to Redpath and client information
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive

Complimentary Technical Skills:

• Exposure to electrical aspects of shaft sinking operations
• Experience supporting electrical verification of hoisting plant systems.
• Support PLC-based control systems using Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), including interlocks, and safety logic.
• Performs and/or provides support for commissioning of new/existing operations
• Design, install, and support industrial networking and communications systems, including: o Cisco industrial Ethernet switches and infrastructure, Layer 2 & 3 networks. o EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP networks. o Rajant Wireless Mesh o Windows Server environment systems.
• Develop, propose and implement as appropriate new technologies in shaft and development electrical design

Qualifications Education Required:

Bachelor's of Electrical Engineering with P.Eng. license (or equivalent)

Preferred:

N/A Work Experience:

Required:

10 years' post graduate work in an industrial environment, mining preferable

Preferred:

15 years' experience in an engineering environment Computer Skills

• AutoCAD
• Structural Engineering Software
• MS Office
• SharePoint
• ETAP Knowledge Required
• Strategic thinking
• Strong AutoCAD skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Word and Excel
• Able to deliver effective results, meet tight deadlines, and targets
• Knowledge of underground mine plants, shaft sinking, underground mining/development and mining equipment
• Knowledge of mine safety regulations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written
• High level of attention to detail, neatness and accuracy
• Effective and creative thinker and problem solver
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively About Us In 1962, Jim Redpath's vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees.

With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath's employees are the heart of the company's success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish. Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.