Electrical Engineer

We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.

We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.

Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.

The Role

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing engineering inputs integral to both small and large-scale hydro and dam projects. You will lead and mentor teams, support management of production and coordinate delivery of engineering work products often with multi-disciplinary project team members and external stakeholders. You will not only support and help grow the broader engineering team capabilities, but your particular focus will be on continuing the development of our hydropower capabilities and working with key staff in growing the business.

You’ll also be involved in supporting project management duties, coordinating with internal and external clients as well as assisting with guiding and mentoring other engineers within the team. In this role you will lead teams conducting technical work for feasibility studies, engineering designs, preparation of construction drawings and specifications, and carrying out inspections for rehabilitation projects for dams and hydroelectric facilities. Your particular focus will be design delivery and mentorship, but you will also be involved in the proposal process. You will be working in a collaborative environment with a great team of engineers, technicians, scientists, and other industry-leading peers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide input to those managing and executing multiple projects (small to large) from the proposal stage through to completion
• Establish connections with other departments to support and enhance service delivery
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines and multidisciplinary project teams to execute project deliverables, as well as ensure that quality objectives, schedules, and budgets are met
• Design modifications to, or entirely new electrical, instrumentation, and controls systems related to dams, control structures, water retaining structures, switchyards and hydroelectric generating stations
• Conduct feasibility studies for proposed designs and assess costs and benefits for alternatives in a systematic and thorough manner
• Manage and execute multiple projects from the proposal stage through to completion; Projects will include a variety of small to large projects involving water resources, flood control and hydroelectric sectors
• Prepare and review reports
• Perform calculations
• Conduct inspections and support project work on site as required
• Edit and prepare design specification
• Conduct QA/QC reviews and facilitate the KGS’s QA/QC process
• Contribute to the development of the electrical engineering practice at KGS by assisting the electrical design leadership by documenting technical knowledge, improving internal production processes, coordinating and developing internal training content, and other tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned

About You

To fill the role, we’re looking for an applicant to bring forward a good mix of qualifications and previous experiences. Some highlights should include:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in electrical engineering from a recognized university; A post-graduate degree is an asset
• Minimum of 7-15 years of experience in electrical engineering with demonstrated project management skills (tracking budgets and meeting schedules)
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Washington, Oregon, or California, as well as eligible for registration as a professional engineer in other states via comity within three months of starting
• Previous consulting experience is preferred but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Candidate must be self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be able to effectively assume a lead role as project engineer and communicate project and technical information with clients
• Demonstrated experience in site investigations, condition assessments, design and construction support are preferred
• Experience with station service distribution (all voltages), medium voltage equipment, fixed bus power distribution systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) automation (for equipment control), generators and transformers including related monitoring systems, communication systems, system grounding, hoists and gate automation and balance of plant systems for hydroelectric stations preferred, but industrial experience will be considered
• Experience with the following would be considered an asset:
  • Backup power systems (including Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Direct Current systems and fuel fired backup)
  • Lighting (including emergency and exit lighting systems)
  • Fiber and copper structured cable systems, and associated networking equipment
  • Distributed Control System (DCS) and PLC Automation, Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) integration (including any programming experience)
  • Protection systems experience, including specifying, setting and verifying (include reference to voltages)
  • Load flow analysis, system modelling, arc-flash, grounding, and other electrical studies (include reference to software used and any training)
  • North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)/Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) planning
  • Physical or cyber security planning or design
  • Unit outage planning
  • Other renewable energy experience
• Travel to project sites is usually limited but is required depending on project/client requirements. The amount of travel time desired by our employees can usually be accommodated.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks
• Have the drive, attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must

The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $155,000 annually.

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills, and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package.

KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.