Higher Ground Consulting (HGC) is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our growing Renewable Energy team. Reporting to the Vice President of Renewables, this person will work throughout the lifecycle of projects from initiation to design to construction.
Renewable energy is the fastest growing part of our business, and we work on solar, hydrogen, EV, wind, pumped hydro storage, and battery storage projects. The successful applicant will work in our established Electrical Vehicle (EV) Engineering Alliance working on some of the largest fleet EV charging projects across North America. This includes technology and project evaluation, implementation of self generation and energy storage systems, grid connections, and overall site design. This is an opportunity to technically anchor a rapidly growing team in a fast growth sector, while working with cutting-edge technologies.
RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
· Oversee the design and specification of medium and low voltage projects, with a focus on heavy duty fleet applications
· Examine equipment needs, including new technologies
· Input to project budget estimates and capital cost estimates
· Collaborate with OEM engineers to design and apply new system processes
· Define site power needs and power balance
· Ensure all electrical components of the siteworks communicate properly with each other and the network back end
· Ensure that installations and applications are in line with customer needs and applicable code and safety standards
· Composition of construction work packages
· Field inspection and QA/QC
· Resource planning, including the management of subconsultants and growing the in-house team
· Project reporting and change management
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:
· Post-secondary degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, or equivalent
· Registered as a P.Eng. in Canada or PE in the US
· 5+ years of experience in designing and specifying LV and MV systems in a commercial or industrial setting
· Familiarity with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and National Electrical Code (NEC)
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
· Flexible and open to changing priorities and multi-tasking
· Applicant must be willing to travel to client sites as required on a project basis
· Legally entitled to work in Canada and travel to the US
THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CONSIDERED AN ASSET:
· Registration in the US as a PE, especially in California
· Experience in the design and installation of Level 3 DC Fast Chargers
· Experience working with multiple energy sources including self power generation, battery storage and grid interconnect
· Creative, strategic, forward-thinking mindset
· Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position will be based in our head office in downtown Calgary, Alberta. Higher Ground Consulting works on a basis of mutual trust and respect with our employees. We want our people to be regularly in the office to foster communication, culture, and efficiency, however we do not mandate specific office time or working schedules. We have a relaxed, flexible and dog-friendly office. This position will work with clients and team members in multiple locations across Canada and the US.
In addition to a competitive compensation package, the advantages of working at HGC include:
Opportunities for Growth: Higher Ground is a growing employee-owned, private consulting company, that has thrived on being adaptive to the market and staying open to new strategic growth initiatives. That means when our people come to us with a plan or idea to pursue a client, industry, or geographic region, we want to throw our support behind it. We are always open to supporting our team to grow and explore business opportunities and look to share in the rewards from successful ventures.
Career Development: Our performance management and feedback programs are a core part of how we grow as a company and as professionals. We have an open-door policy and encourage mentorship and active feedback loops. We seek to both provide and collect constructive feedback and collaborate on how to do things better. We are constantly finding areas to improve, both as an individual and as project teams. To support continuous growth, we have training budgets allocated for people to explore ways to grow their technical and soft skills. We understand investing time and resources into our staff is investing in our business.
Team Building: At Higher Ground, our motto is we get stuff done. We take a lot of pride in being reliable consultants that deliver high quality services, so we work hard. But we also take the time to celebrate that. We have various social events and opportunities for the team to relax and enjoy time together outside of the office. To celebrate our successes and to help share what is happening at Higher Ground, groups trade off turns running short Lunch and Learn sessions. This is a fun way for the team to share what they have been up to, and keep the company informed about what new and interesting projects and opportunities we are working on and share knowledge.
ABOUT HGC
Higher Ground Consulting is a full service EPCM company. We comprise a dedicated team of professionals trained and experienced in project management, engineering, design, and sciences, working together to provide practical solutions, with an intense focus on advancing our client’s projects to successful completion.
HGC is home for those of us that like the idea of “Higher Standards. Higher Expectations.” We want to be good at what we do, and we enjoy working with others who care about what they do as well. We don’t expect perfection, but consistently strive to be better versions of ourselves.
Interested candidates are asked to email a cover letter and current resume to [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
