Senior Electrical Engineer (Power)

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems to join a growing engineering consulting team supporting industrial and energy infrastructure projects across North America. This is a high-impact technical leadership role for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex electrical design challenges and leading projects from concept through execution. You'll support a diverse portfolio of projects in industries including Oil & Gas, Renewables, Distributed Power, Data Centers, and Power Generation, while serving as a technical lead, client partner, and mentor to engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead moderate to large-scale electrical engineering projects from concept through delivery
• Serve as a technical lead and make sound decisions on complex engineering issues
• Develop and oversee:
• Power system designs
• Control drawings
• Engineering calculations
• Technical reports
• Project documentation
• Design electrical service interconnections in coordination with utility providers
• Prepare specifications for the procurement, installation, and testing of electrical equipment
• Perform and/or lead:
• Electrical system studies
• Detailed design work
• Design reviews
• Field investigations
• Technical reporting
• Utilize engineering software such as SKM and/or ETAP for system modeling and analysis
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Identify project risks, scope changes, and technical challenges proactively
• Support proposal development, cost estimating, and business development activities
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience
• Proven experience in a technical leadership role
• Direct experience supporting industrial facilities
• Experience using SKM or ETAP
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, API, and AGA standards and recommended practices

Technical Expertise

Experience with the design and analysis of:

• High, medium, and low-voltage power systems
• Protective relay schemes
• Arc flash hazard analysis
• Switchgear
• Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
• Variable frequency drives
• Service entrance systems
• Emergency power systems
• Power distribution equipment
• Electrical equipment upgrades

Preferred Experience

• Substation design
• Relay programming and startup
• Construction support
• Commissioning and startup activities
• Full project lifecycle experience from concept through commissioning

Key attributes include:

Strategic thinking and ability to drive projects from concept to implementation

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Experience leading project teams
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Adaptability in fast-paced project environments
• Commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Passion for mentoring and developing others
  
• Approximately 10% travel for site visits, field investigations, commissioning support, and client meetings

Travel:

• Approximately 10% travel for site visits, field investigations, commissioning support, and client meetings