The Sr. Electrical Engineer works closely with other engineering disciplines in order to provide crucial electrical decisions and technical strategic data to support Redpath’s projects. This is to enable the implementation of project work in accordance with safety, codes and standards, schedule, quality and cost control. The role bridges engineering and field execution, delivering safe, practical, and constructible electrical, controls, and communications solutions for low- and medium-voltage mining systems under tight schedules and challenging site conditions.
ResponsibilitiesResponsible for checking and approval of drawings done by other Engineers, Designers or Engineers-in-Training. including single-line diagrams, layouts, grounding, and cable schedules.
Specify, integrate, and commission switchgear, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, soft starters, motors, and protection systems.
Perform and review power system studies using ETAP (load flow, short-circuit, coordination, arc-flash) as required for construction and commissioning.
Participates in planning, coordination, procurement, and management of the overall design and engineering process of various projects
Accountable for Redpath’s global compliance with electrical standards, policies and procedures
Approval of all electrical equipment selection
Audits electrical installations, procedures and compliance with legislation
Develop guidelines for electrical installations with respect to best practices and QA/QC requirements
Sign off as Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) on electrical, networks, communications and drawings
Support PLC-based control systems using Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) and Siemens platforms, including interlocks, and safety logic.
Performs and/or provides support for commissioning of new/existing operations
Design, install, and support industrial networking and communications systems, including:
Cisco industrial Ethernet switches and infrastructure, Layer 2 & 3 networks.
EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP networks.
Windows Server environment systems.
Remote I/O and underground communications systems
Accountable for final electrical certification of electrical installations and hoists
Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, policies and procedures as related to electrical installations
Develop, propose and implement as appropriate new technologies in shaft and development electrical design
Responsible for detailed engineering design of electrical installations, including health and safety of design, risk analysis
Acts as liaison between clients and subcontractors regarding electrical installations as required
Participate in discussions regarding design and risk management of designs
Travel to sites to inspect, take measurements and/or attend technical discussions as needed
Mentor Engineer-in-Training, Electrical, less experienced Engineers and Designers
Qualifications
Education
Required: Bachelors of Electrical Engineering with P.Eng. license (or equivalent)
Preferred: N/A
Work Experience:
Required: 10 years’ post graduate work in an industrial environment, mining preferable
Preferred: 15 years’ experience in an engineering environment
Computer Skills
· AutoCAD
· Structural Engineering Software
· MS Office
· SharePoint
· ETAP
Salary Range
$120,000.00 - $165,000.00 Annually
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About UsIn 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license or equivalent
- 10 years of postgraduate work experience in an industrial environment
- Mining industry experience
- 15 years of experience in an engineering environment
- Experience with AutoCAD
- Experience with structural engineering software
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Experience with SharePoint
- Experience with ETAP
What We Do
The Redpath Group is a full-service global underground mining contractor serving clients around the world. It provides underground mining services from mine development and shaft sinking to production mining, raiseboring and underground construction, along with engineering and technical services. Redpath supports projects from mine infrastructure design and construction through turnkey operations, combining international reach and decades of experience with an emphasis on safety, productivity and reliable delivery.
