Electrical QA Engineer

Long-term contract in CalgaryAgilus is recruiting for a Electrical QA Engineer in the Utilities Industry in Calgary, Alberta.

Reporting to the Team Lead, QA & Metering Standards, the Senior Engineer will be accountable for the maintenance, updates, and enforcement of the Metering Standard to ensure that the practices and processes used in metering, grid interconnections and DER intake meet all legislative and safety requirements as it applies to regular business operations and future projects.

This position also ensures the continuation and improvement of the Quality Assurance program.

What's in it for you

$90.00 - $125.00 hourlyContract in CalgaryValuable resume strengthening placementOpportunity to use an Incorporated company

Responsibilities

• Standards Development and Regulatory Adherence, manage existing standards and define opportunities to enhance through collection and analysis of suggestions from metering staff.
• Evaluate and coordinate stakeholder feedback and provide approval and signoff for the enhanced standard
• Distribution Generation & Microgrid (DER)
• Maintain and govern the Metering Standard and metering equipment specifications for grid interconnection as it applies to current and future DER operations.
• Reviews, updates and approves changes to the metering standards for emerging DER technologies (i.e.: Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure, batteries, heat pumps).
• Work with Customer Projects to review and approve metering systems for residential, commercial, multi-tenants and primary metered customers
• Govern Meter Shop processes and activities to ensure meter shop operations are compliant with Measurement Canada’s accreditation program which allows Revenue Metering section the ability to verify meters on behalf of Measurement Canada
• Engage with AUC, AESO, CEA and Measurement Canada technical working groups.
• Review and analyze regulation and rule changes which may impact EPC Metering operations
• Coordinate testing, Review, and report results for all substation/POD Meters to AESO. Facilitate deficiency management as required

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with 10 years of related utility experience.P.Eng
• Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution Systems, including electrical and utility codes, regulations, work practices, and safety.
• Knowledge of wireless communication and radio frequency standards would be an asset.
• Strong understanding of the electrical industry and metering system technologies
• Strong understanding of Alberta electrical regulatory environment including the Settlement System Code, Measurement Canada, CEA (Canadian Electricity Association), Electricity and Gas Inspection Act, Tariff Bill Code and EPC’s Terms and Conditions.
• This posting is for an active opening.
• Interested?
• Please apply directly online Agilus would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity.
• Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.
• We encourage you to visit agilus.ca regularly or subscribe to our email alerts at agilus.ca/Account/Register as new exciting employment opportunities become available daily.