Principal Electrical Engineer

We want to ELECTRIFY your work experience! 

Cormorant Utility Services specializes in providing complete Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning of High Voltage electrical installations. Working with us will make you a part of a strong team that is dedicated to providing best in class service throughout our industry!

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to lead and oversee complex electrical power system projects, with a strong focus on MV/HV substation design and power systems engineering. Reporting to the Director of Design Services, this leadership role will play a critical part in project execution, technical oversight, client management, and mentoring engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects within the electrical power systems discipline, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget.
• Defines the conceptual design of substations and oversees and directs the development and preparation of substation designs including single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, DC and AC control schematics, connection wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and raceway layouts, including cable trays, duct banks, cable trenches and bill of materials.
• Develops control and trip logic diagrams, relay protection settings and relay configuration files.
• Undertakes or directs electrical power system studies including load flows, loss analysis, reactive compensation, short circuit, stability, and harmonics analysis; carries out power system protection coordination studies including production of inverse time curves, and arc flash hazard analysis studies using software such as ETAP and PSCAD
• Performs or oversees the development of grounding system analysis and design using SafeGrid.
• Develops and directs the overall design of substation communication systems.
• Prepares technical specifications for major electrical equipment in accordance with Customer requirements and the latest appropriate applicable standards.
• Direct, supervise, and mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, and support staff.
• Develop, implement, and maintain company technical standards for engineers and designers.
• Organize project teams effectively and monitor team performance to ensure project success.
• Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs), assess risks and benefits, and recommend go/no-go strategies. Prepare or oversee proposals, project schedules, and man-hour estimates to meet client and financial requirements.
• Optimize the use of human and equipment resources across projects.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 9001 standards.
• Maintain strong client relationships, gather customer feedback, and resolve concerns effectively.
• Participate in annual performance evaluations and support team development.
• Foster collaboration, strong communication, and conflict resolution across project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or MSc. in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Electrical Power Systems.
• PEO Membership / P.Eng. designation required.
• 15+ years’ experience in electrical power systems engineering and MV/HV substation design.
• Must be familiar with electrical codes and standards. Must also be familiar with the connection requirements of Hydro One, IESO and NPCC.
• Proven leadership experience in engineering supervision, management, and administration.
• Strong project management background in the electrical power industry.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and client relationship management skills.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 quality standards and engineering best practices.
• Knowledge and/or experience in Business Development (would be considered a strong asset).

Interested candidates can forward their resume and cover letter via [email protected]. Please quote the job title in the subject line.  We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Cormorant values, respects, and leverages the differences and competences of all employees from a variety of different backgrounds.  We recognize Canada’s diversity, beginning with our Indigenous Nations, as a source of pride and strength.  At Cormorant, we are committed to Reconciliation through Call to Action #92 for businesses. All qualified applicants including Women, Visible Minorities, Indigenous Persons and Persons with Disabilities are invited to apply.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If selected to participate in the recruitment selection and/or assessment process, please inform our Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.