Responsibilities of a Senior Consulting Engineer include aspects of technical expertise, engineering knowledge of electrical power systems for utilities, heavy industrial customers and some commercial applications, business development, project management, leadership and mentoring of team members as needed.

Engineering & Design (30% time commitment)

Experienced in some of all of the following:

• Electrical power system studies (load flow, short circuits, arc flash, motor starting, grounding, etc.)

• Working knowledge of at least one software: ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, EMTP

• Medium and high voltage electrical design

• Technical report writing

• Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code C22.1-18 Part 1

• Working knowledge of IEEE Standards related to medium and high voltage installations and studies

• Medium voltage switchgear design

• High voltage substation design

• Design of industrial control schemes

• Design of medium and high voltage protection systems (schematics and wiring)

• Knowledge of protective relays (SEL, GE, ABB, etc.)

• Computation of complex relay settings

• Excellent communication written and spoken

• Willing to travel (should have valid BC driver’s licence)

• P.Eng. - licenced in BC

Client Management and Business Development (20% time commitment):

• Identify and seek out leads with existing and potential clients. Coordinate activities with Marketing personnel to achieve a collaborative effort with the goal of creating confidence within industry for Magna IV Engineering’s capabilities.

• Actively network within the industry by participating at trade shows and seminars

• Interact and collaborate with Senior Consulting Engineers from other teams, departments, and offices to share client information and seek shared opportunities

• Identify, coordinate, and implement operations initiatives that will provide solutions that satisfy the problems of our clients

• Foster a culture of strong client relationships and support team members in establishing strong relationships and communication with clients

• Identify opportunities for proposals, draft proposals, and explain/negotiate proposals with clients or delegate to the applicable project manager(s)

• Develop proposals based on audits, studies, and recommendations in response to client requests

• Interact with clients in a courteous and professional manner

Project Management (30% time commitment)

• Oversee all aspects of projects having been assigned project management responsibilities.

• Plan resources effectively and work collaboratively with other teams, departments, and regions to share resources

• Manage projects ranging in values from $10,000 to multi-million

• Complete all project deliverables to the satisfaction of the client

• For each project ensure a professional engineer has been assigned responsibility for any required review, verification, and authentication

• Maintain necessary communication with the client

• Ensure proper, complete preparation is done for scheduled work

• Ensure safe work processes are executed with each job and a culture of safety is fostered

• Ensure work is properly executed

• Ensure completion of reports and follow up with clients to ensure satisfaction and completeness of work

• Complete project invoicing with the support of Accounting personnel in a timely manner

• Maintain acceptable profit margins on all projects

People Leadership: (20% time commitment)

• Oversee all aspects of projects having been assigned project management responsibilities.

• Plan resources effectively and work collaboratively with other teams, departments, and regions to share resources

• Manage projects ranging in values from $10,000 to multi-million

• Complete all project deliverables to the satisfaction of the client

• For each project ensure a professional engineer has been assigned responsibility for any required review, verification, and authentication

• Maintain necessary communication with the client

• Ensure proper, complete preparation is done for scheduled work

• Ensure safe work processes are executed with each job and a culture of safety is fostered

• Ensure work is properly executed

• Ensure completion of reports and follow up with clients to ensure satisfaction and completeness of work

• Complete project invoicing with the support of Accounting personnel in a timely manner

• Maintain acceptable profit margins on all projects

Success Measurements

Success of the Senior Consulting Engineer will be based on the following general metrics:

• Successful completion of engineering design project

• Development of existing and new relevant markets and clients

• Revenue from assigned projects

• Project profitability

• Electrical Engineering degree required.

• A minimum 10 years experience in power system design and studies work including short circuit, phase coordination, arc flash, grounding step and touch, load flow, harmonics, etc.

• Ability to perform engineering feasibility studies

• Broad knowledge in industrial, utility and commercial environments

• Experience and working knowledge of ETAP, SKM, EasyPower or equivalent software tools

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to engage, motivate and develop a team to achieve results

• Possesses a positive attitude, is highly self-motivated, energetic, passionate and reliable

• Proven ability to proactively and effectively communicate with various cross functional stakeholders to achieve operational excellence

• Ability to multi-task, exercise good judgment and prioritize workload through outstanding organizational skills

• Dedicated to providing exceptional client experiences to our internal and external clients

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with highly developed relationship management skills to interact with various levels within an organization

• Proven commitment to safety

• Must have a valid drivers’ license

• The ability to travel and work flexible shifts, which include weekends, evenings and statutory holiday