Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead the integration and delivery of electrical systems supporting the turbine-generator package and auxiliary power systems for a major power generation project. This role will provide technical leadership from engineering and procurement through construction, commissioning, and operational readiness.
- Lead the electrical engineering strategy, design requirements, and technical standards for Conventional Island systems.
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Manage integration of generator systems, excitation, protection, cooling, monitoring, grounding, and auxiliary electrical systems.
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Serve as the primary technical interface with turbine and generator OEMs, suppliers, consultants, and project stakeholders.
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Support grid interconnection activities, including synchronization, protection coordination, load flow, short circuit, and stability studies.
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Develop technical specifications, support procurement activities, and lead technical evaluations.
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Coordinate across engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
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Participate in design reviews, FATs, SATs, startup, commissioning, and performance testing.
About You
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Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
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P.Eng. designation required; PMP is an asset.
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10+ years of electrical engineering experience.
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10+ years supporting large power generation, nuclear, utility, or EPC projects.
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Experience with generator systems, grid integration, OEM/vendor management, and commissioning activities.
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Large synchronous generators
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Generator protection, excitation, and cooling systems
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Generator step-up transformers and isolated phase bus systems
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Medium and low-voltage power distribution
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Protection & control systems
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Grid interconnection and power system studies (load flow, short circuit, stability)
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Experience with major nuclear or power generation projects, including OPG, Bruce Power, Darlington, Pickering, or generator OEM organizations.
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Successful integration and commissioning of turbine-generator electrical systems.
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Effective management of OEMs, suppliers, and technical interfaces.
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Delivery of engineering milestones aligned with project schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
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Achievement of plant performance and operational readiness targets.
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