Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer - Microgrids
Location: Halifax, NS, Ottawa, ON, or Victoria, BC
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Annual Salary: $105,000-150,000
About BMT
BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at
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The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for professionally and efficiently executing work in support of client taskings in the field of marine, microgrid, or renewable Electrical Engineering.
Key responsibilities include:
- Responsible for the design, development, and review of marine, microgrid, and/or renewable electrical distribution systems.
- Effectively troubleshoots and diagnoses issues related to low-voltage power distribution and control systems, following safe operating and work practices.
- Supports the development of commissioning documentation and ensures key design decisions are properly captured and documented.
- Leads, mentors, and supports team members assigned to engineering tasks, ensuring effective execution and collaboration.
- Manages customer engagement to ensure system designs and deliverables meet high-quality standards and align with client requirements.
- Performs quality assurance reviews of electrical engineering deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Assists in the development of proposals and winning work.
- Maintains professional and technical expertise through continuous learning, including attending workshops, reviewing industry publications, and participating in professional networks and societies.
- Maintains strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, naval design standards, and the Canadian Electrical Code.
- Provides specialized technical expertise and practical insights to support internal discussions, projects, and engineering activities.
Essential:
- Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Electrical Engineering
- Detailed knowledge and experience on the design, troubleshooting and maintenance of marine, microgrid or renewable power systems
- An understanding of specifications for government and commercial vessels or the Canadian Electrical Code
- Excellent communication skills
- Provincial license for practicing as a Professional Engineer
Desirable:
- Experience in programming Programmable Logic Controllers
- 10+ years of experience in the marine industry
- Eligible for a Canadian security clearance
