Founded in 2015, Brar Engineering Ltd provides our clients with complete turn-key solutions in the mining, industrial, and manufacturing sectors.
Our diverse team offers a wide cross-section of services including feasibility studies, preliminary costing, power system studies, system integration, detailed design, and commissioning. We work hard to maintain and develop strong working relationships with all stakeholders in our projects.
Robbie Brar | P.Eng
President, Electrical and Controls Engineer
To learn more about members on our team, please click on their headshots above.
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• Feasibility Studies and Project Conceptualization
• Capital Cost Planning and Capital Budgeting
• Process Control Design and Process Control Strategies
• Medium/Low Voltage Power Distribution Design
• Medium/Low Voltage MCC and VFD Design
• PLC and DCS Control Panel Design
• Instrumentation Design and Documentation
• Electrical Coordination, Short-Circuit and Arc Flash Studies
• Motor Starting Analysis and Harmonic Studies
• Ground Grid and Lightning Protection Design
• Generation Synchronization and Load Sharing
• Protection Panel Design and Relay Configuration
• Project Management
• Tendering and Procurement Management
• Administration and Construction Management
• Construction QA and QC
• Equipment Factory Acceptance Testing
• Record Drawings and Documentation
• PLC/DCS/HMI/SCADA Programming and Commissioning
• Profibus DP/PA System Design and Commissioning
• Fiber Optic Network Design and Commissioning
• Protection Relay Configuration and Commissioning
• Maintenance System Planning
• Asset and Inventory Management Planning
Robbie Brar
President, Electrical, and Controls Engineer
Skills & Accomplishments
• Extensive electrical, instrumentation and controls engineering experience with the following specialties:
◦ Electrical distribution systems from 120V to 15kV
◦ Design of Switchgear, MCC and VFD systems
◦ Trailing cable feeder protection for portable mining equipment
◦ Grounding systems, lighting protection, fire alarms systems
◦ Power system studies (short circuit, coordination, arcflash, load flow, PF correction, harmonics)
◦ Design of PLC/HMI/DCS and SCADA control systems
◦ Design of Managed Ethernet Switches, Fiber Optic Ring Networks, VPN, and Firewalls
• Extensive experience in leading groups creating construction packages consisting of engineering drawings, installation specifications, equipment specifications, engineering schedules, scope of work documents, RFQ’s, tender evaluations, installation reviews, site instructions, QA/QC documentation and O&M documentation
• Well versed in construction management as both site construction manager and site engineer
• Able to simultaneously act as a project technical lead and project manager
• Able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Specialized knowledge in potash mining and diesel power generation
• Proficient at start-ups, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical, controls and mechanical systems
• Executed projects with engineering fees ranging from $100k to $1.5M
• Managed projects with construction values up to $25M
• Broad exposure to many clients, industries and applications, including:
◦ Mining
◦ Power Generation
◦ Water/Wastewater
◦ Manufacturing
Professional Experience
• Brar Engineering Ltd
(2015 – Present)
President, Electrical, and Controls Engineer
• Matrobix Automation Ltd
(2015)
Co-Founder, Electrical, and Controls Designer
• Celco Controls Ltd
(2011 – 2014)
Electrical and Controls Designer, Project Manager
Certifications
• Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba (APEGM)
• Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
Education & Training
• B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
University of Manitoba (2011)
• Certified Profibus PA Network Engineer
• Procentec Profitrace Profibus DP/PA Diagnostics
• Qualified Electrical Worker — Saskatchewan
• Schweitzer Engineering Course on SEL-751A Feeder Protection and Arc Flash Reduction Relay
• PLC/HMI Programming (Various)
CONTRACT POSITION
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Main Responsibilities
• Prepare EIC design drafting and detailed drawings in line with project requirements
• Interface design drafting with other disciplines by communicating with relevant design engineers
• Maintain consistent design drafting standards across projects by adhering to exiting design drafting standards and reviewing design drafting produced by less experienced designers
• Required ability to manage, organize, and participate in multiple work assignments, including production support of contract documents as required
• Required ability to work with clients, suppliers, and contractors
• Required ability to assist in field work, investigation, support, and start-up & commissioning activities for our clients
QUALIFICATIONS
• A certificate in electrical technology from a technical college or an engineering degree from a university is preferred, but not required
• A minimum of ten years experience in electrical drafting design experience gained in a consulting engineering environment
• Strong understanding of power distribution voltages ranging from 120V to 25kV and control systems based on Distributed Control System (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) architectures
• Experience in design of electrical distribution systems and equipment up to 25kV, MCC, VFD, communication, and instrumentation & control systems
• Experience with a variety of CAD platforms, including AutoCAD, for the production of contract documents
• Proven track record of successfully contributing to multi-discipline projects
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English.
• Strategic, analytical, and practical thinker
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills
• Ability to analyze issues and determine priorities in an environment of tight and conflicting deadlines
• Valid driver's license required
HOW TO APPLY
This posting is for an at-will project-based position.
Please submit your cover letter and resume with "Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Designer/Drafter - Contract Position" as the subject line to hr@brareng.com.
Brar Engineering Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest in Brar Engineering Ltd, however only applicants that are selected for an interview will be contacted.
