Senior Engineer- Electrical

• Description
• WSP India is currently seeking a Senior Engineer – Electrical for Canada Mining Infrastructure Projects. The engineer shall be responsible for engineering design of Electrical equipment in compliance with WSP Engineering and Client Standards. Previous experience in an EPCM environment in the O & G, Power Plant, Chemical process plant, Metal & Mining industry is an asset.

A Team player and willing to work collaboratively with a motivated and highly successful team in Canada. The position will be for Noida location.

• Responsibilities
• This role is for a Senior Engineer- Electricalon mining & metals projects.

Electrical Engineering Experience in basic and detail design and engineering experience in developing of electrical layout, electrical equipment sizing, cable sizing, voltage drop calculation, short circuit calculation, earthing calculation, lighting calculation, design basis report, technical specification, technical bid analysis, preparation of BOQ, cost estimate, vendor drawing and document review including quality plan etc.

Experience in design of EHV/HV, MV and LV distribution system, design of electrical system in hazardous and non-hazardous area as per statutory norms, design of electrical outdoor switchyard and substation etc.

Sound knowledge of IEEE, IEC and Canada codes and standards.

Candidate should have experience in design and engineering consultancy on industrial design projects like O & G, Power Plant, metal & mining sector, semiconductor industry, pharmaceutical, chemical, manufacturing, FMCG, etc.

Perform conceptual, basic and detail design, development of layout, design basis report, design of electrical equipment (transformer, switchgear, HV, MV and LV distribution system, substation etc.) and cable sizing, voltage drop calculation, earthing calculation, lighting calculation, relay setting calculation, cathodic protection technical specification, data sheet, technical bid analysis, quantity and cost estimation, review of vendor drawings and documents, quality plans etc.

Standard electrical engineering software tools like ETAP etc.

Electrical system modelling including grounding, load flow, short-circuit, and arc-flash analysis Protective relay setting development, calculation, and coordination studies.

Developing scope of work, conceptual design, and execution plans.

Developing equipment specifications, procuring, reviewing vendor drawings and assisting in factory acceptance testing electrical equipment.

Reviewing electrical deliverables like one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, interconnection drawings, equipment layouts, cable schedules, panel schedules, power, grounding and lighting layouts for constructing/installation of new or modifications of existing power generating facility electrical systems.

Provide technical guidance in design optimization, value engineering, design innovation, automation and digital technologies

Must complete a high-quality self-check of own work with efficiency. Shall follow internal QC processes.

Reporting progress of work assignment to immediate supervisor. Understands the project schedule and budget requirements.

Communicate with internal peers and project team and required to answer questions regarding deliverables.

Capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple projects with the ability to accurately predict the time required to fulfil the individual scopes of work required.

Actively participate in the design and provide input to the design team throughout the design process.

Ensuring that quality procedures are implemented and maintained.

Provide regular work status updates, including risks or concerns, to Lead Engineer or project manager in Canada lead offices.

Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies.

Support the company’s approach to sustainability.

Be able to communicate in a multi-disciplinary project team.

Working hours will require up to 4 hours of overlap with North American time zone, until 12:00 a.m. IST.

Client / External focus

Maintain strong colleague relationships and contribute to the teams’ performance of client satisfaction.

Contribute to knowledge sharing in internal and external forums.

Remain up to date with market and competitor knowledge.

Key Competencies

You will have reasonable proficiency in MS office suite and Navisworks.

Having a thirst for knowledge, cultural awareness, an open mind, and good English communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work as part of a team.

Work competently with minimal supervision.

The candidate must have a valid passport.

Key competencies expected are:

Collaboration & Teamwork

Technical Capability & Delivery

Adaptability & Learning

Desired Skills

Strong preference will be given to candidates with Canadian experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with minimum 10 years of experience in a consulting

firm in an EPCM environment in the O & G, Power, mining & mineral processing industry.

Working proficiency in French language is desirable and will be considered an asset.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

P. Eng qualification (Canada) would be an added advantage.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of experience in Electrical engineering.

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Master’s degree considered an asset)

Strong organizational, technical and communication skills.

BGV:

Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.