Electrical Engineering Lead

*Company Overview*

Mid-sized EPC firm specializing in decarbonization and energy transition projects. Current and upcoming portfolio is 100% focused on CO₂ capture, gas processing, helium recovery, and low-carbon power generation facilities across North America.

*Role Summary*

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Discipline Lead to act as the single point of accountability for all electrical engineering. This is a true discipline-head position. You will own standards, quality, man-hour budgets, resource allocation, and final sign-off on every electrical deliverable that leaves the electrical group.

Key Project Types You Will Own (Current and Awarded Work)

* Carbon capture facilities – 500 to 1,000 metric tons per day CO₂
* Gas turbine and reciprocating engine power generation – 10 MW to 100 MW
* Natural gas processing plants – up to 100 MMscfd
* High-pressure natural gas compression stations – up to 200 MMscfd
* Helium recovery, purification, compression and liquefaction plants

All projects are greenfield and brownfield in the U.S. and Canada, with heavy emphasis on hazardous-area design (Class I Div 1 & 2 / Zone 0, 1, 2), IECEx/ATEX alongside NEC/CEC compliance, and integration with large variable-frequency drives (5–40 MW), high-voltage substations (up to 230 kV), and DCS/SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

* Full technical and budgetary authority over the entire electrical engineering department
* Establish and maintain company electrical standards, specifications, and tools.
* Lead or personally perform power system studies (load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, transient motor starting, harmonics)
* Oversee substation design, MV/LV switchgear specification, large VFD packages, emergency/standby generation, and grounding grids, heat-trace systems
* Resource planning, hiring, mentoring, and performance reviews for all electrical staff
* Client-facing technical authority on all electrical matters
* Final review and professional seal on all electrical deliverables

Required Qualifications

* Professional Engineer: Must currently hold (or immediately qualify for) (P.E.) registration in at least one U.S. State.
* Willing to gain P.Eng registration in one Canadian province.
* Candidates already holding both P.Eng. (APEGA or equivalent) and U.S. P.E. will be given strong priority
* Minimum 10 years of direct electrical design and engineering experience on mid-to-large oil & gas, gas processing, CO₂ capture, helium, or power generation projects
* Verifiable project experience on at least three of the five project types listed above (CO₂ capture, 10–100 MW power gen, 100 MMscfd gas plants, 200 MMscfd compression, helium purification/liquefaction)
* Expert-level knowledge of CSA C22.1/CEC, NFPA 70/NEC, IEEE, API, and IEC standards in hazardous locations
* Proven track record acting as discipline lead or department head in an EPC environment

Preferred

* Experience with carbon capture amine or membrane plants
* Familiarity with helium process electrical loads (cryogenic compressors, expanders, cold boxes)
* Knowledge in U.S. regulatory environments and willingness to learn Canadian

What We Offer

* True discipline ownership with direct reporting to senior leadership
* Opportunity to build and lead the electrical group during rapid growth phase
* Highly competitive compensation

If you are a registered P.E. with proven discipline-lead experience on the exact types of energy-transition and gas projects we execute, we want to hear from you immediately.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $155,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance

License/Certification:
* PE Registration (Required)

Work Location: In person