Senior Switchyard Design Engineer
Winnipeg, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in
North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's
best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer
service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
- Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and
community.
Position Overview:
We're looking for a Senior Switchyard Engineer to join our Grid Infrastructure Department. Under the general direction of the Section
Head, Switchyard Electrical & Grounding Design, provide leadership and act as a senior specialist in the electrical design of
switchyard facilities for high voltage AC transmission, distribution, and HVDC Converter stations.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the design of high voltage AC transmission, distribution, and HVDC Converter stations ranging in voltages up to 500 kV
and from the concept stage to final design, ensuring design deliverables meet all the requirements of project stakeholders and
owners.
- Lead and mentor the development of staff, including engineers, technical officers and technical assistants.
- Perform administrative duties including interviews, performance appraisals, personal development plans and discipline.
- Supervise design deliverables and maintain accountability in terms of meeting committed scope, schedules and estimates.
- Coordinate work team efforts to ensure consistency, efficiency, and achievement of committed priorities.
- Direct the activities of consultants and/or contractors providing designs.
- Coordinate with internal project managers, contract management specialists and stakeholders throughout the corporation to
ensure that all share a common understanding of project requirements and deliverables.
- Direct the design of all electrical aspects of station switchyards including the overall layout, selection of equipment &
placement of apparatus, structure & bus configuration, clearances, insulation levels, and specification of materials.
- Direct development of new design standards, innovative methods and design specifications for new or modified station
facilities, plus the adherence to existing standards, practices and procedures, to ensure they are feasible, and can be
constructed and maintained in a safe and efficient manner.
- Represent Station Design and provide corporate level consulting services in the field of switchyard designs.
- Assisting the SEG Section Head; Oversee the coordination of Station Design's departmental Scoping and Estimating and
Project Schedule Management processes.
- Liaise with Station Design Section Heads and Project Managers/Coordinators.
- Direct and oversee updates to processes and resolve challenges at the departmental as required.
Qualifications:
- Graduate in Electrical Engineering from a University of recognized standing with a minimum of seven years related
experience of which a minimum of three years is covering station design, construction and/or commissioning.
- Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a
specified amount of time).
- Thorough knowledge of all types of stations, voltage classes and their design. Familiar with all types of equipment, including
applications involving SF-6, switchgear, SVC's and HVDC converter stations. Familiar with Electrical Code, applicable
standards, and construction practices.
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