PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICE CORPORATION

VACANCY

The Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC), in its drive towards improving and expanding its services, is pleased to invite applications for the following CONTRACT position:

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

JOB SUMMARY:

The Electrical Engineer is expected to work closely as part of a multi-disciplinary team on projects focused on establishing an electrical infrastructure for the introduction of electric buses in PTSC and other projects requiring his/her competencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design of electrical systems including: power distribution systems, lighting, emergency power systems, low voltage/telecom infrastructure, and UPS design.

• Provide electrical design expertise on single and multi-disciplinary projects; taking lead on small to medium size engineering design projects and support larger projects.

• Design requirements include engineering calculations, construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, record drawings, material submittal reviews, construction inspection and development of construction programming documents.

• Perform field assessments, site investigations, inspections, facility condition assessment and sustainable infrastructure assessments

• Ensure that project work conforms to specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical requirements.

• Provide technical assistance on innovative and sustainable engineering design.

• Communicate effectively with all external and internal stakeholders.

• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise analysis and reporting.

• Review electrical designs and specifications prepared by external consultants

• Review shop drawings and as-built drawings

• Participate in design / constructability reviews, risk assessments, etc.

• Capture and communicate electrical design and engineering lessons learned for projects

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Familiarity with low and medium voltage motors and MCC’s; low, medium and high voltage switchgear; maintenance of power systems and transformers; plant control, communication and automation systems; evaluating fitness for service and specifying of equipment; management of change.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar position.
• Project Management Certification would be an asset.
• Exposure or working experience in electric vehicles repairs or maintenance will be an asset.
• Possession of a wireman’s license will be considered an asset.
• Experience in renewable energy with focus on solar photovoltaic systems will be considered an asset. 
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of engineering principles applied to equipment
• Familiarity with automotive systems.  
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills