Electrical Standards Engineer (Substations / HV-MV Equipment / Electrical Grid)

About the role

GateSource HR's Caribbean Division is recruiting, on behalf of a key client in the Caribbean, an Electrical Standards Engineer to support the reliability and performance of the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) network. The role covers research, design, development and maintenance of material, equipment and method standards, including HV/MV substation equipment, power transformers and overhead and underground systems.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update design and construction standards for overhead and underground primary and secondary voltage lines in line with North American standards such as NESC, CSA, ANSI and IEEE.
• Manage the development, review and approval of T&D equipment standards, including HV/MV substation components and power transformers, with the Standards Committee.
• Run a centralized, version-controlled database of standards, meeting minutes, action items and related documents.
• Lead engineering projects supporting upgrades and maintenance of T&D and generation systems.
• Authenticate engineering designs for standard and custom applications to meet regulatory requirements.
• Provide engineering and technical support for customer projects in the Energy Operations Division.
• Work with Joint Safety Advisory Committees and Work Methods Committees on safe practices.
• Stay up to date on utility standards and apply them proactively.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably with an electrical focus.
• At least 8 years of post-graduate experience in T&D engineering under North American standards.
• Eligibility for, or current registration as, a Chartered or Professional Engineer.
• Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving and technical leadership.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical drawing software such as AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of electrical, civil and structural design principles.
• Up-to-date knowledge of electric utility standards and their application.

What we offer

• Four weeks of prorated vacation.
• Performance-based Short Term Incentive Program (subject to board approval).
• Pension plan, health and life insurance, and an Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Wellness programs and relocation assistance for overseas hires.