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Electrical Engineer

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Dental Care
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program

About the role

Core Duties and Essential Job Functions

Be the primary technical resource for systems assets related to rail transit system power supply and distribution, industrial control, and automation systems (SCADA and PLC), stray current management, energy use management, and other. Be able to converse effectively regarding these systems with both technical and non-technical persons. Determine the strategies to achieve minimum life cycle cost for the asset. This reveals the need for the electrical engineer to participate in the design and installation phases of new assets and in modification of existing assets. The engineer must perform evaluations of the residual service life and recommend strategies for refurbishing or replacing assets. Develop and document preventive maintenance programs and maintenance procedures consistent with the requirements of O&M manuals, applicable regulation, and industry best practices to ensure compliance with the requirements of the project agreement.

Support development and optimisation of corrective maintenance practices

Provide technical input to preventive and corrective maintenance strategy discussions. Provide technical support and investigate asset failures to determine root cause/s and suggest corrective actions. Conduct electrical engineering troubleshooting for issues where failure consequences, operational impact, system criticality, or site performance requirements require engineering review, including assessment of faults, identification of root causes, and recommendation of corrective actions. Conduct performance audits of the maintenance programs and strategies. Develop KPI's to quantify the performance of developed asset reliability programs. Provide technical oversight of in-house resources and contractors tasked with the maintenance of electrical systems. Willing to occasionally work off-hours work to investigate technical issues and/or support maintenance teams in the field.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience, and Educatio

n:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized instituti onLicensed P.Eng. in the Province of Ontar ioGood understand of maintenance management systems (SAP, Maximo, Agility, etc .)Minimum of 2 to 3 years experience with electrical supply/distribution systems with preference given to experience on a rail transit project, in at least one of design, test and commissioning, operations, maintenanc e.Understanding of PLC devices, including troubleshooting principles, maintenance requirements, lifecycle management, and end-of-life replacement plannin g.Some experience with OT networks and communication systems would be an asse t.Experience managing projects through their full lifecycl e.Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timelin e.Working knowledge of relevant electrical regulations, and relevant sections of the Ontario Building Co deStrong data analysis skills, including the ability to manage, manipulate, and present data using Exce l.Proficient MS Offi ceStrong technical and procedural writing skil lsStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skil

ls Job Types: Permanent, Full-t imeBenefi ts:Dental c areDisability insura nceEmployee assistance prog ramExtended health c areLife insura nceOn-site park ingPaid time offRRSP ma tchVision c areSchedu le:8-hour sh iftMonday to Fri dayAbility to commute/reloca te:Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (requir ed)Educati on:Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (requir ed)Work Location: In personTop of F

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About Rideau Transit Maintenance

Urban Transit Services
51-200

Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) is a General Partnership firm of ACS Infrastructure Canada, SNC-Lavalin, and EllisDon. More than 200 employees work for Rideau Transit Maintenance.

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