Job Description
Northern Transformer is a Canadian-owned, fast growing manufacturer of power transformers and mobile substations. Our team delivers transformers of the highest quality through superior design, quality workmanship and attention to our clients’ individual needs. Due to the growth of our business, we have an opening for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 5-15 years of experience in the design of liquid filled power transformers and mobile substations from 5 to 200MVA, up to 240 kV. Major Areas of Responsibility Perform the electrical design of power transformers from 1 to 200 MVA and up to 230 kV to client requirements in accordance with company design standards, practices and industry codes Validate designs with simulation techniques – transient analysis, field plot analysis Optimize the designs with respect to product quality, reliability, longevity and cost Work in close cooperation with the manufacturing team to ensure design allows ease of manufacture and testing Interface directly with client to understand customer technical requirements Prepare manufacturing work instructions for winding and bills of winding materials Requirements Strong understanding of transformer engineering theory and practice 5+ years of power transformer design experience, preferably to IEEE and CSA design standards Experience with mobile substation design is highly desirable Proficiency in developing detailed Electrical drawings, specifications and manufacturing work instructions Highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines Able to effectively discuss, explain and coordinate transformer designs with peers and across functions Excellent organization skills combined with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail Solid computer skills including simulation, optimization, computational analysis, 2D CAD Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering. Strong communication skills in English, spoken and written P.Eng eligible Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package Clean, modern and friendly working environment