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Power Engineer

Ottawa, ON
Mid Level

About the role

MDS Aero Support is a global leader in custom engineering solutions for gas turbine engine testing. With over 40 years of innovation, we deliver state-of-the-art test facilities, data acquisition systems, and engineering services to top aerospace and energy companies. Our success depends on deep technical expertise, precision engineering, and agile collaboration with customers worldwide.

MDS is looking for a Power Engineer who will work closely with medium voltage equipment vendors and building designers to integrate complex systems in a variety of different applications. The individual will also design systems for testing aviation gas turbine systems operating at 400Hz and DC.

As a Power Engineer you will work in a cross-platform environment including instrumentation, controls, and mechanical disciplines. The ideal candidate must be equally at ease working in a group or autonomously within a cross-functional organizational structure and would be responsible for all aspects of instrumentation evaluation, design, and integration and commissioning.

What you will be doing:

  • Supporting the development and submission of customer proposals including technical presentations and cost estimate.
  • Specifying HV, MV and LV equipment including switchgears, motors, transformers, variable speed drives and generators
  • Performing vendor evaluation
  • Peer-reviewing of internal and 3rd party product or system designs, including building and substation design.
  • Designing electrical power systems based on CSA, IEEE or IEC standards.
  • Generating and reviewing design documentation (DWGs, BOMs, etc.)
  • Performing power analysis calculations on components and system designs
  • Performing uncertainty/MTBF analysis on components and systems
  • Supporting production assembly and testing of products and systems
  • Performing site installation inspection and commissioning of products and systems internationally
  • Calibration of components and sub-systems
  • Troubleshooting complex multi-disciplined systems
  • Supporting test facilities electrical infrastructure upgrades and maintenance.
  • Supporting engine and other components testing operations
  • Supporting research and test programs.
  • Liaison with client and stakeholders presenting design solutions.

Who are we looking for?

  • Professional Engineering (P. Eng.) status or be in the application process
  • Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the following areas:
    • Specifying HV, MV and LV equipment including switchgears, motors, transformers, variable speed drives and generators
    • Designing electrical power systems based on CSA, IEEE or IEC standards.
    • Generating and reviewing design documentation (DWGs, BOMs, etc.)
    • Performing vendor evaluation
    • Peer-reviewing of internal and 3rd party product or system designs, including building and substation design.
    • Performing power analysis calculations on components and system designs
    • Performing uncertainty/MTBF analysis on components and systems
    • Supporting production assembly and testing of products and systems
    • Performing site installation inspection and commissioning of products and systems internationally
    • Calibration of components and sub-systems
    • Troubleshooting complex multi-disciplined systems
    • Supporting test facilities electrical infrastructure upgrades and maintenance.
    • Supporting engine and other components testing operations
    • Supporting the development and submission of customer proposals including technical presentations and cost estimate.
    • Supporting research and test programs.
    • Liaison with client and stakeholders presenting design solutions.

What’ll help you succeed?

  • You have strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • You have an ability to multitask and achieve fixed deadline
  • Solid problem-solving abilities
  • Experience in the following would be considered an asset:
    • Audio & video communications
    • Thrust measurement
    • Bleed flow measurement
    • Military engine communication protocols & interfaces
    • MIL-1553, ARINC, etc.
    • Environmental monitoring
    • Wind speed, wind direction, humidity, etc.
    • Fiber optic communications components and principles
    • High power VFDs, generators and motors
    • Gas turbine engine control systems
    • PLC system design and troubleshooting

What's in it for you?

We believe in and encourage open and transparent communication across the organization so every year we invite our people to a bi-annual Town Hall Meeting.

We are passionate about our people, business, customers and community so we demonstrate the utmost care, respect and accountability for everything we do.

No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives. We believe in teamwork. We’re better, together.

On top of that, MDS offers the following:

  • Canada’s Best Managed companies (Platinum member)
  • Employee bonus program
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan
  • 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurance.
  • Health Spending Account (for some medical expenses that aren’t covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan)
  • Lumino Virtual Health Care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Maternity and parental leave top-up
  • Fitness Membership Reimbursement
  • Positive and flexible work environment
  • Opportunity for career advancement
  • Strong focus on learning and development
  • Company events including family holiday party, employee events, executive - led coffee talks, team gatherings, and so much more
  • Inclusive workforce

If you have a passion for innovation and the required skills and experience, we invite you to embark on a journey with us. Join our team and be an integral part of an innovative work environment that values your contributions.

MDS is an equal opportunity employer. MDS does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, mental or physical disability, religion, sex or national origin or ethnic origin.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates who meet or exceed our requirements, are legally eligible to work in Canada, are eligible for Controlled Goods, and do not require sponsorship will be contacted.

Telephone calls not accepted from candidates or agencies.

About MDS Gas Turbine Engine Solutions

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
201-500

For more than 30 years, MDS has been the unequivocal global leader in Gas Turbine Engine Solutions—its clients span the world’s most elite companies. 

Specializing in the provision of aviation, industrial and marine solutions for the world’s top companies, MDS delivers customized, turnkey Gas Turbine Engine test facilities, becoming a prime partner to its clients.

MDS’s evolving in-depth expertise paired with a collaborative approach not only delivers a comprehensive solution, but also delivers the perfect custom engineered solution that fits its clients’ exact needs both today and in the future.

From building the world’s most advanced, one-of-a-kind gas turbine engine test facilities—with projects in more than 20 countries—to being at the forefront of research and development, MDS continually drives innovation. Its Engineering Division works with national governments and universities to innovate and spearhead the industry in new and leading-edge testing technologies.