Responsibilities of a Senior Engineer include aspects of technical expertise, engineering knowledge of electrical power systems for utilities, heavy industrial customers and some commercial applications, project management, business development, leadership and mentoring of team members as needed.

Engineering & Design (75% time commitment)

Performance of some or all the following:

• electrical power system studies (load flow, short circuits, arc flash, motor starting, grounding, etc.)

• protective relay setting development and relay setting file development

• software assisted electrical studies: ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, EMTP

• hand-calculations for electrical studies

• medium and high voltage electrical design

• design of industrial control schemes, development of control narratives, flex-logic, and implementations of automatic power transfer schemes

• technical report writing

• application of knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code C22.1 Part 1

• application of knowledge of IEEE Standards related to medium and high voltage installations and studies

• medium voltage switchgear design

• high voltage substation design

• design of medium and high voltage protection systems (schematics and wiring)

• configuration of protective relays (SEL, GE, ABB, etc.)

• computation of complex relay settings and logic

• support for development of proposals and estimates for areas of practice

• Excellent communication written and verbal

Project Management/Support (15% time commitment)

• Oversee all aspects of assigned projects (on projects that are not large enough to require a separate dedicated Project Manager staff)

• Plan resources effectively and work collaboratively with other teams, departments, and regions to share resources

• Manage projects ranging in values from approximately $10,000 to $250,000

• Complete all project deliverables to the satisfaction of the client

• Assign qualified staff responsibilities clearly and using leadership and communication skills, including engineering work, drafting, quality assurance, etc.

• Maintain strong communication and rapport with the client

• Ensure safe work processes are followed with each job and a culture of safety is fostered

• Ensure work is properly executed, on time, within budgets

• Ensure completion of reports and follow up with clients to ensure satisfaction and completeness of work performed

• Complete project invoicing with the support of accounting personnel in a timely manner

• Maintain acceptable profit margins on all projects

Client Management and Business Development (10% time commitment):

• Identify and seek out leads with existing and potential clients. Coordinate activities with Marketing personnel to achieve a collaborative effort with the goal of creating confidence within industry for Magna IV Engineering’s capabilities.

• Actively network within the industry by participating at trade shows and seminars

• Interact and collaborate with Senior Engineers from other teams, departments, and offices to share client information and seek shared opportunities

• Identify, coordinate, and implement operations initiatives that will provide solutions that satisfy the problems of our clients

• Foster a culture of strong client relationships and support team members in establishing strong relationships and communication with clients

• Identify opportunities for proposals, draft proposals, and explain/negotiate proposals with clients or delegate to the applicable project manager(s)

• Develop proposals based on audits, studies, and recommendations in response to client requests

• Interact with clients in a courteous and professional manner

People Leadership (throughout all work):

• Manage the performance of any project-assigned personnel through ongoing coaching, recognition, performance management (this role is not responsible to supervise staff aside from project-assignments)

• Mentoring and providing an always-open door for all staff to ask questions and develop their skills.

• Identify and develop personnel and ensure that management can develop team members within their current role and for future roles; to be a source of talent and growth for Magna and all staff.

• Support and enact employee engagement practices to ensure we attract and retain the best talent.

Success Measurements

Success of the Senior Engineer will be based on the following core metrics:

• Successful completion of engineering projects, including minimal errors when undergoing Quality Assurance checking of engineered work

• Hours and budget management on projects and assignments

• Ability to coach and mentor others, while developing own skills in new and challenging areas and software (feedback of mentees will be solicited)