Burns & McDonnell Looking for Senior Technical Consultant – Transmission & Distribution (Calgary, AB) at Alberta Full Time

Description

The Senior Technical Consultant will provide industry-leading expertise to complex projects. This position will be responsible for providing project technical oversight, technical expertise, and leading technical design solutions. This industry leader will drive solutions and technologies by providing consulting services for a diverse portfolio of clients.

• Manage client requests and offer guidance in the understanding and execution of complex, non-traditional systems.

• Compile, implement, and validate internal standards and technical specifications related to the area(s) of expertise.

• Responsible for strategic insight for the firm’s ability to market technical services to clients. Lead efforts to increase the firm’s market share for consulting services in the chosen area(s) of technology by securing additional projects and clients.

• Manage key pursuits in the chosen area(s) of technology.

• Manage relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors and develop new business opportunities.

• Approve go/no-go decisions for specific pursuits in the chosen area(s) of technology.

• Direct proposal efforts and requests for qualifications to obtain consulting assignments in the chosen area(s) of technology to achieve stated targets and budgets and standards for financial performance. Present project budgets and estimates.

• Present to technical societies related to the area(s) of expertise by working group membership, developing industry standards, and publishing and presenting technical papers.

• Develop and deliver training classes to share technical knowledge and expertise.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to staff.

• Ensure compliance with company site safety policies.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 13 years of applicable experience or Master’s in Engineering with 12 years of applicable experience or Ph.D. in Engineering with 10 years of experience. The Engineering degree(s) shall be appropriately aligned with the chosen area(s) of expertise.

• Professional Engineer registration required.

• Specialization in major substation equipment with experience specifying, procuring, implementing designs, and testing.

• Experience with design and installation of HVDC and FACTS projects.

• Recognized internally and externally as a technical resource for a process, equipment, or technology.

• Demonstrated network of external colleagues and vendors within their chosen area(s) of expertise.

• Demonstrated knowledge of state-of-the-art technology applied to their chosen area(s) of expertise.

• Expert computer skills using industry-relevant software.

• Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.

• Expert written and oral communications skills, including Blue Quill award, Toastmasters program, and, Dialogue training.

• Expert critical thinking skills.

• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

• Capable of independently solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and, criteria.

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with existing clients and develop business opportunities with new and existing clients.

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with equipment vendors.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers, and other professionals.

• The ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.

EEO/ Minorities/ Females/ Disabled/ Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location CA-AB-Calgary

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID: 231554 Job Hire Type Experienced

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