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electrical engineer

Posted on March 03, 2025 by Employer details Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

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Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Would you like to make a difference in the Environment? If you answered yes, our Chalk River location is looking for an Electrical Engineer to contribute to the development of conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs of electrical power systems. Can you see yourself providing integrated project management, engineering, design, and construction services for nuclear and non-nuclear facilities, and Research & Development experiments at the Chalk River site? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! *What will you be doing!* * Designing of retrofits and modifications to existing electrical engineering systems. * Designing of electrical distribution systems, medium and low voltage (Class I through Class IV) power supply systems, alarm systems, lighting systems, etc. * Specifying technical components for electrical systems. * Performing electrical power studies (e.g. load flow, short circuit, coordination and arc flash) using power studies software (preferably ETAP). * Preparing of design documentation including design plans, concept reports, design requirements, design descriptions, design manuals, design guides, technical specifications, and technical notes. * Preparing of project documents including customer proposals, work plans, schedules, and estimates. * Providing engineering support during the construction, installation and commissioning project phases. * Acting as a customer liaison. * Developing engineering specifications and standards facilitating a consistent design approach * Other duties as assigned by your manager. *What we are looking for:* Education * Bachelor (Honours) degree in electrical engineering from a university of recognized standing; or membership in an engineering professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization. * The preferred candidate is registered in a PEO Engineer Internship Training Program. Experience * Two (2) years of relevant experience is considered an asset. * Engineering oversight experience to various sizes of jobs is considered an asset. * Experienced in performing electrical power studies using software such as ETAP. * Experienced in the maintenance of electrical systems or equipment Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * Ability to exercise sound judgment in technical matters, to routinely solve technical problems and to make recommendations. * Excellent oral and written English communication skills; previous experience making technical presentations to small and large audiences. * Demonstrated knowledge of engineering codes and standards used in the design, construction, and commissioning of industrial facilities. * Demonstrated knowledge of CSA N286/N285 quality standards is preferable. * Excellent knowledge of CNL?s engineering practices, organization and quality management program is preferable. * An excellent understanding of the regulatory and QA requirements is required Security Clearance Eligibility Required * Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a? *minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom.* CNL implements security screening?in accordance with?the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's ?Standard on Security Screening? and the ?Policy on Government Security.? *Why CNL? * Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation. We offer a complete total rewards package : * Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal); * Benefits effective day one,